Kerala Chief Minister Slams Communal Incident in UP School, Blames Sangh Parivar
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned a recent incident that took place in a school in Uttar Pradesh, where a student was slapped by his classmates. Vijayan went on to link this incident with alleged communal incidents in the state governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In a Facebook post, Chief Minister Vijayan expressed his concern over the rise of Hindutva communalism, which he believes is fueling hatred and division in the country. He regarded the incident in Muzaffarnagar as a stark reminder of the destructive power of communalism and fascism, emphasizing how they can erode empathy and love from individuals.
Vijayan directed the blame towards the Sangh Parivar, an umbrella organization of Hindu nationalist groups, accusing them of dehumanizing minorities and Dalits and relegating them to a social status lower than that of animals. He alleged that similar incidents of violence reported in Haryana and Manipur, coupled with the recent episode in Uttar Pradesh, confirm the poison of communalism that has affected the region.
The Chief Minister underlined that the act committed by the teacher demonstrated the extent of the communal poison that had infiltrated their mindset. He further claimed that Muzaffarnagar has been deeply scarred by the Sangh Parivar through past communal riots, suggesting that the incident was not an isolated one.
Highlighting how dangerous communal propaganda can demonize individuals, Vijayan stressed that communalism represents the lowest state of mind a person can succumb to. He viewed this incident as a call for society to mount a firm defense against the ideology propagated by the Sangh Parivar.
The Left front government in Kerala has offered to adopt the boy from the minority community who was subjected to the assault, as revealed in a video circulating on social media. Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty had previously written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expressing concern and calling for strict action against those responsible for promoting divisiveness within an educational institution.
The incident highlights the urgent need to address communal tensions and foster inclusivity in Indian society. As such incidents continue to occur, it is imperative to promote dialogue, understanding, and respect among different communities to ensure a harmonious coexistence.
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