What happens when Gen Z questions an author on Hindu Genocides | Bijeet Prasantha | ITF Podcast Ep.1

Dr. Bijeet Prasantha did his B.Tech from IIT Delhi and completed his PhD in Quantum Chromodynamics from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh. He could have built a career in tech, research, or academia after studying at some of the finest institutions in the world. Instead, he wrote a book on Hindu genocide. Today, we put him on the stand. Dr. Bijeet Prasantha, author of History of Hindumisia & Hindu Genocides, sits down with Vinayak Mishra for a session that pulls no punches. This is not a fan interview. It is a detailed, deep dive into his work, Indian history, and the reflection of our past on our present and future. We asked the questions a modern, educated, skeptical Indian would actually ask. Why does this matter in 2026? Is the word genocide even valid in this context? Isn't this just Hindu nationalism with better packaging? And why would someone from IIT Delhi and Carnegie Mellon spend years of their life writing about history instead of building something else? He answered with data, historical evidence, and incidents from the book that are disturbing, but also bring a clarity that is difficult to dismiss. Whether you agree with him or not, this conversation deserves to be heard. What we cover: The meaning of "Hindumisia" and why it is different from Hinduphobia Bangladesh: from 28% to under 8%—and how it happened Specific incidents from the book that, according to the author, mainstream media has largely not covered His journey from IIT Delhi to Carnegie Mellon to becoming an author, and why he made that choice The hardest challenges: whataboutism, migration vs. persecution, and UN recognition What a young Indian watching this is actually supposed to do with this information 📖 History of Hindumisia & Hindu Genocides by Dr. Bijeet Prasantha: https://amzn.in/d/08jF8BI5 Dr. Bijeet Prasantha YouTube channel :    / @quantumpolitik   📸 Indic Thought Forum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indicthoughtforum/ 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that don't take the easy road. Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the guest and are his own. The historical claims discussed in this episode are presented by Dr. Bijeet Prasantha based on his research and the sources he cites.