Indian Actor Says Anti-Muslim Hate Has Become ‘Fashionable’ under BJP
Recently, Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah who has been a vocal critic of the ruling party recently talked about ‘hate for Muslims’ being ‘cleverly tapped’ into by the government. He also talked about how the on-screen mood is a reflection of what's going on the ground and slammed the government for using Islamophobia for getting votes.
In a conversation with Indian Express, Naseeruddin Shah said, “Oh sure, these are worrying times absolutely. The kind of stuff that’s pure, undisguised propaganda is being lapped up and it’s a reflection of the zeitgeist of the times. Muslim hating is fashionable these days, even among educated people. It’s what the ruling party has very cleverly tapped into this nerve. We talk about secular this, democracy that, so why are you introducing religion into everything?”
He also added that the election commission is a mute spectator to politicians using religion to get more votes.
The BJP government has found itself in hot water over its members' inflammatory statements that have earned the ire of Muslim nations and organizations, branding them as 'Islamophobic'. On top of that, the party has been accused of promoting a Hindu nationalist agenda that unfairly targets the Muslim population in India, with the Citizenship Amendment Act as a glaring example. Experts argue that the Modi administration's leadership has emboldened acts of violence against Muslims, perpetuating a cycle of discrimination and intolerance.
Source: dnaindia.com
