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In 2010, Mithiborwala joined the Gaza Freedom Convoy, under the Viva Palestina initiative led by British MP George Galloway. He traveled overland through Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan to reach the Gaza Strip. The convoy aimed to deliver humanitarian aid and to protest the Israeli blockade of Gaza.[4] He was later the South Asian coordinator for the Global March to Jerusalem in 2012, which was organized as a peaceful protest against Israeli policies in East Jerusalem.[5]
Political views and positions
Mithiborwala has expressed opposition to Zionism, U.S. imperialism, and globalization, which he associates with neoliberal capitalism. He supports the Palestinian right to resistance and self-determination. He also identifies as an anti-caste activist and secularist, advocating for unity among marginalized communities in India such as Dalits, Muslims, Christians, and leftists.[6] Mithiborwala has voiced support for political leaders including Hugo Chávez, Fidel Castro, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.[7]
Caste and social justice activism
Mithiborwala has described himself as an Ambedkarite and Phuleite. He has participated in campaigns opposing caste-based discrimination, and supported efforts aimed at the elimination of the caste system in Indian society. He has also advocated for alliances among Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims, and other marginalized groups.[8]
Controversies
According to The Guardian, Mithiborwala argued that terrorist attacks including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the 2008 Malegaon blasts, and the 2007 Samjhauta Express bombings were not carried out by Islamist groups, but instead by what he described as "Zionist" or "Hindutva-Zionist" actors, allegedly with involvement of foreign intelligence agencies.[1][9] He also attended a 2010 conference in Iran questioning the official account of the September 11 attacks, where he repeated similar claims.[10] These views have been characterized by mainstream commentators as conspiracy theories lacking credible evidence.
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