Are Hindus and their festivals under attack? Let’s have a look at the events around

Hindus observed one of their biggest festival, Holi this week. It is not just the festival of Hindus considering India as a secular union with Hindus in the majority. Hindus being the majority never saw any threat coming, but events reported this year are alarming. There have been notices and circulars at institutions regarding the ban on DJs, public gatherings and attacks on people celebrating Holi.

Are Hindus seriously under attack? Decide on your own after going through the following incidents:

On March 6 in Meerut, a scuffle broke out between Hindus and Muslims after the former was collecting money for the ‘Holika Dahan’. As many as three people were detained after the incident. The incident was reported from the Harinagar colony which falls under the jurisdiction of the Brahmapuri police station.

On March 4 students at the Banaras Hindu University protested against a circular issued by the college authority which barred students from playing Holi on the campus premises. The notice further said that students cannot play loud music on campus.

However, after the students protested against the circular the administration revoked it and allowed students to celebrate the festival.

On March 4 a cleric issued threats against Hindu processions passing by the Mosque on Holi in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The cleric, Sadaqat Hussain made these remarks during a meeting organised at the Bilari police station of the city.

Video from the government-run institution Jamila Milia Islamia was widely circulated on the internet ahead of the festival. In the videos students playing Holi are being attacked by others hailing slogans ‘Nara-e-Takbeer’ and ‘Alla-hu-Akhbar’.

In a tyrannical decision, the Rajasthan’s Gehlot government in Barmer district imposed section 144 on Holi. The restrictions will continue till Ramnavmi and Navratri celebrations. Bhartiya Janta Party Member of Parliament Arjun Lal Meena questioned the intention of the government that allows free power supply during Ramzan but imposes section 144 on Hindu festivals.

A similar notice was issued by the administration of Delhi University which barred students from assembling at one place on the occasion of Holi. The ABVP volunteers demanded the withdrawal of the notice.

On March 8 in Telangana, one Mohammad Shabbir poured petrol over Anjaya and set him on fire after receiving stains of colour on his clothes. His condition was critical as he sustained severe burns and was taking medical aid at the hospital.

In the Begusarai district of Bihar, the oppressive police administration took action against as many as 3774 people. More than a thousand people have chalan worth a lakh against them. Other than this, the owners of DJs and bands were also booked. The administration also issued an Anti-DJ helpline number for the locals. As per the notice, the police will take action against those playing DJs within five minutes of the complaint.

In Delhi, a Hindu boy Manish Sharma was found dead in suspicious circumstances. Their family alleged that he was out with friends Salman and Rashid. Initiating the probe the police arrested them and the investigations are underway.

In the Kalandi Kunj area of Delhi, the police lathicharged youth playing Holi on the streets. The visuals from the attack went viral on the internet and many called it dictatorial.

Apart from the above administrative actions the advertisement agencies and media channels were busy being woke as they were preaching lessons against Holi and its celebration. The first and foremost was the Bharat Matrimony where Holi was associated with harassment. Then came the online food delivery chain Swiggy with the ‘Egg upside down’ billboards.

Media organisation Dainik Jagran printed an endorsement on the occasion of Holi with a quote “Ek Mohalla, Ek Holika”. This means if people are performing ‘Holika Dahan’ at their homes they are either polluting the environment or are not united enough.

 

Can we expect a similar endorsement on the occasion of Eid or Bakrid? Jagran must tell people celebrating Eid to cut one goat for the whole colony as it falls under animal cruelty.

Hindus have been witnessing such attacks on their festivals for ages but the involvement of the administration is alarming.

Now one can decide if Hindus are under attack or not.