The acquittal of all seven defendants in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, has sparked renewed interest in her life and political journey. This article seeks to provide a detailed account of Sadhvi Pragya’s background and the significant events that have shaped her public image.
Pragya Singh Thakur, a former BJP MP and former activist of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), has been a central figure in several high-profile legal cases. The 2008 Malegaon blast case saw her arrested and accused of terrorism, with allegations pointing to her involvement via the motorcycle used in the explosion. She was later granted bail. The court stated the prosecution did not provide enough evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
This article also examines her connection to the murder of RSS pracharak Sunil Joshi, in which she was named as an accused and later acquitted, and her experience with breast cancer.