Comparing Hindutva to ISIS, Boko Haram? Lawyer files complaint against Salman Khurshid for remarks in his book on Hindutva
11 Nov 2021 18:13:17
New Delhi, November 11: After Salman Khurshid sparked-up controversy by comparing Hindutva with jihadist Islam of groups like ISIS, in his new book- 'Sunrise over Ayodhya--Nationhood in our times', a lawyer based in Delhi, Vineet Jindal, filed a complaint against Congress leader for his remarks about Hindutva.
Jindal alleged in his complaint that Salman Khurshid's newly released book compares Hindutva to radical jihadist groups such as ISIS and Boko Haram. In the chapter titled 'The Saffron Sky', Khurshid has stated that "Sanatan Dharma and classical Hinduism known to sages and saints were being pushed aside by a robust version of Hindutva, by all standards a political version similar to the jihadist Islam of groups like ISIS and Boko Haram of recent years".
According to the lawyer, the statement not only instigates and provokes but also stirs up enraged emotions among followers of the Hindu religion. "Our Constitution provides every citizen with the freedom of speech and expression, but the misuse of this right is inexplicable when it threatens the honour and harmony of the country and provokes its citizens based on community and religion, and threatens the security of the nation then it is considered as a grave offense," read the petition.
It added, "The contents of the statement made by the accused claim Hinduism to be equivalent to ISIS and Boko Haram, which are terrorist groups. It is a quite aggravating and defamatory statement for the whole Hindu community and also questions their values and virtues about society."
"The equivalence of Hinduism to ISIS and Boko Haram is perceived as a negative ideology Hindus have been following and Hinduism is violent, inhuman and oppressive," read Jindal's complaint.
Since "the accused" is a member of Parliament and a former Law Minister of India, he is a public figure who has a greater influence on the public; the statement disturbs faith and culture, threatens peace and harmony, and national security said, Jindal. The lawyer called for an FIR against Khurshid under Sections 153,153A,298, and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code.
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