Pragya Thakur gets emotional after acquittal in Malegaon blast case

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UPDATED: Jul 31, 2025 13:17 IST

Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur broke down in court on Thursday after being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Describing the verdict as a triumph for Hindutva, Thakur declared that the “allegation of saffron terrorism has been proven false.” Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti was seen consoling her following the emotional moment.

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