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Sai Deepak explicitly states, “We don’t need to believe in violence. But we certainly need to believe in the use of deterrent force and protect yourself.” This distinction underscores his argument that while violence as an ideology is not necessary, the ability to defend oneself with force is critical. The term “deterrent force” suggests a proactive, defensive posture to prevent harm rather than initiating aggression.

He questions the audience, “How many examples do you want across the country where the state has proved to be absolutely napunsak [impotent] in protecting Hindus?” The use of the word napunsak (impotent) is a sharp critique, implying that the state has consistently failed to safeguard the Hindu community. This rhetorical question challenges the audience to reflect on real-world instances of this failure, positioning the state as unreliable in matters of Hindu safety.
Comparison to Historical Context (1947):
Sai Deepak draws a grim comparison to the partition era, stating, “How worse can the situation get? According to me, a worse off of the 1947.” He suggests that the current situation is more dire than 1947 because, during that time, “at least your hand could hold a sword. You could talk as well.” This implies that in 1947, Hindus had some agency—either through physical self-defense (symbolized by the sword) or through open dialogue. In contrast, he argues that today, Hindus are deprived of both the ability to speak freely and the means to defend themselves physically, painting a picture of disempowermen