Paubha remains a common painting method in Nepal but the austere religious observances once followed by its artists have fallen out of practice

With a shaved head and an empty stomach, artist Ujay Bajracharya dips his brush to line the eyes of the deity Tara as a soothing Buddhist hymn warbles in the background.

The 40-year-old is applying the final strokes to his paubha painting, a devotional art form known for its minute detail, intense colors and the strict purification rituals traditionally required of its practitioners. It took three months for Bajracharya to complete his rendition of the Green Tara, a goddess of compassion revered by Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal.

Before work began, he shaved off his hair and clipped his nails, while a Buddhist priest blessed his canvas and selected a day auspicious enough for the artist to commence his labors.

Bajracharya woke up early each morning and did not eat until his days work was over, adopting a strict vegetarian diet that also excluded garlic, tomatoes and onion when he broke his fast.

My body felt light and I felt more focused and motivated to paint, he said. Changing my lifestyle was a bit difficult at first but I had the support of my family and friends, so that helped me stay disciplined.

Paubha remains a common painting method in Nepal but the austere religious observances once followed by its artists have fallen out of practice.

Bajracharyas adoption of these rituals began last year, when he approached a museum in the capital Kathmandu about painting another Buddhist deity while adhering to the forgotten traditions.

Rajan Shakya, founder of the Museum of Nepali Art, said that they immediately agreed to the idea of reviving the practice.

It is part of what makes paubha art unique and valuable. The more people learn about it, the more demand there will be for Nepali artists. And then we know our art will survive, our culture will survive, Shakya said.

Bajracharya has committed to observing these rules for future paintings, beginning with his exacting work on the Green Tara, which he crafted for worship in a private prayer room at his home.

I felt that we should preserve this method and the next generation should also be aware people should know about the spiritual aspect of these paintings, he said.

Paubha artworks use cotton or silk canvases, and colors were traditionally made by grinding minerals and plants into fine powder. Some works even used pure gold and silver.

The oldest preserved paubha painting dates to the 13th century, but scholars believe the tradition is much older, with earlier examples likely disappearing because of the fragile materials used.

Its artists are believed to have inspired trends in thangkas, a similar type of devotional painting in neighboring Tibet that has been recognized in UNESCOs list of intangible cultural heritage.

A FORM OF MEDITATION

Priest Dipak Bajracharya a member of Ujays caste but of no relation to the painter said that in earlier times paubha artists would stay pure to ensure the sanctity of the images they produced.

The process itself is considered a form of meditation, he said.

While the traditional religious value remains, paubha paintings are now commonly seen as decorative hangings in museums or the homes of collectors.

A growing international appreciation for the craft has proven lucrative for artists, with interested buyers in China, Japan and Western countries.

Paubha paintings have now become a business, but their aim is not commercial they are actually objects of respect and worship, the priest said.

Dipak returned to Ujays home once the latters hair had grown back for a final religious ceremony, culminating in a ritual to breathe life into the finished painting.

The ceremonial practice invites the Green Tara to reside in the work as a vessel for worship.

This is not art alone, the faith of Buddhists and Hindus is tied to it, said Ujay Bajracharya. If we dont preserve this art form, the faith will also slowly fade away.

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The slim work earnestly addresses those who are unable or unwilling to live a less stressful life, specifically the people caught up in the conveyor belt of corporate life. By aligning his advice with scenarios from the business world, Masuno tackles issues such as competition, anxiety, stress, staying relevant and transactional relationships. However, readers dont need to be corporate types to find value in the books practical messages.

Dont Worry is divided into five sections, each containing several short chapters. Every chapter is a self-contained whole, making it easy to process Masunos lessons, which always include one to three Zengo (Zen phrases or sayings). The author firmly contextualizes these nuggets of wisdom with his unique storytelling to relate them to the present.

Part of the books charm is how it lays out Zen advice while fully recognizing hectic daily schedules. Zen teachings can be very accessible, Masuno explains in the opening pages. They are closely connected to our everyday lives. One chapter urges us to create a spot in your living space where your spirit can settle it can be as simple as a comfortable space, surrounded by photographs of loved ones. Another encourages us to establish morning rituals to slow down and make time for reflection, while in a section about improving relationships, Masuno reminds us to cherish our connections and become aware of the intricate array of circumstances that allow our paths to cross with that of another individual. Masuno ties the importance of these chance encounters to ichi go ichi e (one time, one meeting), a Japanese proverb used in tea ceremony to treasure every interaction, as every moment is fleeting.

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Temples are the forts of Hinduism. We read in the books of history how Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjore, Sreekalahasti Temple in Kalahasti, Ramappa Temple in Hanamkonda etc were built by different emperors of those times.

Like Kakatiyas, Cholas, Pallavas and Vijayanagara Kings the name of Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhara Rao can never be erased as long as Hindu temples exist on this planet.

This is really a Herculean task to build a temple investing such huge amounts from the government exchequer in these democracy days. Only KCR could do this, without even asking for donations like others did for building other big temples.

Moreover, the temple was built in such a style with unbeatable ancient technology that it can withstand nature for millennia. The Krishna Shila used for this temple was brought from Guntur and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Another interesting fact is that the labor worked for bringing these stones are about 600 and 80 of them are from Muslim fraternity. Not only that many of Muslim sculptors worked on making some statues and designs on these rocks.

KCR never kept anybody around him at bay in the name of caste, creed and religion. He is the real democratic leader with the aura of bygone emperors who ruled this soil.

KCR released about Rs 1000 Cr in six years for building this temple with the incessant hard work of countless sculptors and architects day and night.

The situation of Yadagiri Gutta was not so pleasant until a few years ago. The roads used to be very bad and the surroundings were filled with filth and hygiene. The one acre temple premises has now become 14 acres. The roads are immaculate and the aesthetics are meticulous. The greenery and guest houses are pleasant.

Yadadri has now become the Tirumala of Telangana. KCR deserves all kinds of praises as he built not only the temple but also made Mallanna Sagar Reservoir and Kaleshwaram project within eight years of his rule.

The newly built Yadadri Temple is open from today for the devotees.

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A PIL in the Supreme Court has demanded a special investigation team (SIT) to identify those responsible for the alleged genocide of Hindus and Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir during 1989-2003.

Filed by We the Citizens, the petition seeks a census of Hindu and Sikh victims/survivors of the genocide to identify and rehabilitate them.

It is the second petition on the issue in the top court in the past one week. It demands that the sale of properties after the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and Sikhs in January 1990 whether religious, residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, educational or any other immovable property be declared null and void.

The NGO says it has done research by going through books, articles and memoirs of migrants from Kashmir, including My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan and Our Moon Has Blood Clots by Rahul Pandita, with a first-hand account of the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus and Sikhs in 1990. The failure of the then government and police administration and finally the breakdown of the constitutional machinery have been explained in these books. The then government and state machinery did not act at all to protect the life and limb of Hindus and Sikhs and allowed anti-nationals, terrorists and anti-social elements to take control of entire Kashmir. As a result, Hindu and Sikhs citizens lost faith in the government and were forced to migrate to other parts of India, the public interest litigation (PIL) reads.

Earlier, Kashmiri Pandits organisation Roots in Kashmir had moved the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation by the CBI/NIA or a court-appointed agency into the alleged mass murder and genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir during 1989-90, saying the Jammu and Kashmir Police had miserably failed in making any progress on the hundreds of FIRs pending with them.

In a curative petition in the top court, it questioned the courts 2017 order dismissing a petition for a probe into alleged ethnic cleansing of the Kashmiri Pandits. Curative petitions are generally not taken up in open court and are heard by circulation among the members of the Bench.

The instances referred in the petition pertain to the year 1989-90 and more than 27 years have passed by since then. No fruitful purpose would emerge as the evidence is unlikely to be available at this late juncture, the top court had said in its April 27, 2017, order.

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After his controversial clip of condescending remarks against Hindus went viral, The Maulvi from Rajauri has issued a statement for his hate speech in a much calm demeanour. On Friday, the Maulavi was seen issuing threats to filmmakers and Hindus saying that they will have face consequences if they do not stop screening the movie The Kashmir Files, in an address over the Jumma Namaz.

After his snides on the Hindu community and threats on The Kashmir Files were called out by people on social media, the Maulavi has now issued clarification for his remarks. In a recorded video, he has now asserted that Kashmiri Pandits are the pride and prestige of the valley and without them Kashmir is incomplete. We requested the current dispensation that a recent film which has showcased atrocities on our Kashmiri Pandit brothers should be taken down. It has shown only one side of the story and would hence create rifts in society. While my full statements werent shown in the video, I was misquoted by some people. I did not mean to offend any particular caste or religion.

In an issued video message he stated, Although if my comments have hurt someone then I duly apologise. I was not referring to any particular religion. However, he stood by his stance that the films like The Kashmir Files should not be released. Being an excellently received film across the globe, the film has resonated with people with its honest and truthful portrayal of the Kashmiri Hindu Genocide in 1990. The film has collected over Rs 220 crore until Saturday.

While addressing a gathering at a mosque in Jammu, in an enraged tone, said Maulvi Farooq was heard stating, Dont you agree that the movie The Kashmir Files should be banned? There should be restrictions on this movie. We(Muslims) are peace-loving people, we intend to keep the country peaceful.

He went further targeting, We have ruled this country for 800 years, however, you (Hindus) came to power just 70 years ago. You want to target us. The reality is you will face death and consequences, but you cannot do anything to Kalma-chanting Muslims.

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On March 21, Bhadu Sheikh, a TMCs deputy pradhan in Bogtui village of West Bengals Birbhum district, died after four men on two motorcycles allegedly lobbed crude bombs at him. This incident sparked off a chain of events that led to at least eight houses in the area being attacked and set on fire, resulting in eight deaths, including that of women and children, reported The Indian Express.

Police told The Indian Express two FIRs have been filed one over Bhadus killing and the other over the attack on the houses. Eleven people have been arrested in the second case. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is expected to visit the violence-affected district on March 24, and the centre has sought a report of the violence within 72 hours.

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Against the backdrop of this, BJP MLA Raja Singh released a video statement saying innocent Hindus were burnt to death in Bengal. He requested Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to enable a law that provides guns to every Hindu in Bengal for self-defence because they face threats from the increasing population of Bengali Muslims, Rohingya and Pakistan Muslims under Mamata Banerjee. These claims have been shared on social media with various hashtags, such as #_____, #BengalBurning, and others. Multiple Facebook accounts have shared this clip on pro-BJP Facebook groups and pages such as I Support Raja Singh [86K followers] and Sudarshan News Fans [56K followers].

Ranjit Savarkar, chairman at Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak, also made the same claim and reminded that this was a wake-up for the Hindus. He alsotweetedtwo images, of which one of them shows charred bones. This tweet has gained over 2,000 likes.

Twitter user @doctorrichabjp made the same claim on Twitter. BJP leader Uday Pratap Singh shared identical text as posted by Doctor Richa in form of a screenshot. Alt News has documented multiple instances of misinformation shared by Richa in the past.

Hindu Yuva Vahini Gujarat in charge Yogi Devnath, Sudarshan News journalist Santosh Chauhan, RSS member Sunil Mittal.

Fact checkThe Telegraph published reports on March 23 and March 24. The latter includes details narrated by Mihilal Sheikh, whose family members were killed in the above-mentioned attack. He ran over 10km through paddy fields, along with his elder brother Banirul, after their homes were set ablaze. Mihilal told The Telegraph that [sic] he had lost faith in police and would back whichever party that brought the CBI to investigate the killings.

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The eight deceased include Sheli Bibi, 32 (Mihilals wife), Tuli Khatun, 7 (his daughter), Nurnehar Bibi (his mother who Mihilal claimed was a 75-year-old widow), Rupali Bibi, 44 (his elder sister), Jahanara Bibi, 38 (his sister-in-law), Lili Khatun, 18 (his niece), Kazi Sajidur Rahman, 22, (Lilis husband) and Mina Bibi, 40 (Mihilals sister-in-law).

As per March 23 report, the first seven were relatives and their bodies were found in the one-storey house of Sona Sheikh. Kazi Sajidur and Lili Khatun were the newlyweds. These names establish they were from the Muslim community. Thus, social media claim that Hindus were targeted in Birbhum violence is false.

The March 24 report added [sic] that Mihilal, Banirul and two other survivors of the massacre are currently at Gopaljal in the Sainthia police district. They were reportedly offered large amounts of money by Trinamul agents.

A day prior, the West Bengal Police tweeted, No Hindu Women or Children has been killed at Village- Bogtui, Rampurhat, Birbhum. Legal action is being initiated against the persons who are trying to communalize this tragic incident through misleading posts to create social unrest in the state of West Bengal.

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The festival of Holi in many parts of India turned violent following the communal ferocity exhibited by the Islamists, who harbour deep contempt for the Indic faiths and believe in the supremacy of Islam. Several incidents of attack on Hindus were reported amid the joyous festival of colours, manifesting their clear hate against the Hindu community.

Reportedly, the festival of Holi this year appeared on Friday and happened to coincide with the Muslim festival Shab-e-Barat. While a few people belonging to the Hindu community celebrated Holi, the Muslims were seen visiting the nearby Mosques to offer Namaz. With loud DJ music being played in the background, the Namazis who usually make use of loudspeakers in the Mosques daily happened to object to the once-in-a-year celebrations of Holi.

Here are the recent six major episodes of attack on Hindus during the festival of Holi.

The Uttarakhand Police on March 19 registered an FIR against Najar Hasan Ansari, Arbaz Ansari, and Mustakim for attacking a group of Hindus while they were playing Holi in the Laldhang area of Shyampura. According to the reports, the people from the Muslim community had arrived on the spot to offer Namaz and brutally attacked the Hindus with bricks. Laldhangs BJP chief Alok Dwivedi lodged an official complaint against the Muslims and said that Hindus were attacked with stones and bricks while peacefully playing with the colours on the occasion of Holi.

The Muslim community has however blatantly lodged a cross-complaint saying that the Hindus allegedly attacked them while they were returning to their home after offering Namaz. The police have registered both the FIRs and are investigating the case.

On Sunday (March 20), the people of the Hindu community were forcefully asked to stop the celebration of Holi by the Muslims who wanted to offer Namaz at the due hours. The Muslims accused the Hindu people of deliberately playing with colours during the Namaz hours and asked them to call off the Holi celebrations. As reported, the Hindu people refused to conclude the celebration following which the Muslims registered an official complaint to the Police.

Based on the complaint of the Muslim community, the Police ceased the DJ sound and directed the Hindus to discontinue the event. Reports mention that the DJ sound was returned to Hindus at night only after the Muslims finished observing the Shab-e-Barat. Vishwa Hindu Parishads Vinod Bansal tweeted the video of the incident and said that the Hindus were suppressed and Muslims were given priority by the Police. The festival of Holi is being celebrated by suppressing the Hindus. Jihadis are given shelter, priority, and encouragement!! Are Hindus second class citizens for UP Police?, he tweeted.

The UP Police however clarified that the Hindus were not stopped from playing Holi. We had received complaints that people (Hindus) were forcefully throwing colours at the locals. We reached the spot and tried to pacify the matter. Later at 9 pm, we again received a complaint that they (Hindus) were playing heavy sounds on the DJ system and the locals were getting disturbed, the Police said post action.

On Friday, the people from the Muslim community attacked two persons who were playing with the colours in the areas surrounding a mosque. The people from the community in Behari claimed that the two had allegedly thrown colors at the mosque in the city. The youths were allegedly dragged by the mob and were kicked, beaten with sticks while they were on their bike, heading home after playing Holi. The youths somehow saved their lives.

Himanshu Patel, Bareilly chief of the Rashtriya Yogi Sena tweeted the video to Bareilly Police and said, Muslim people surrounded and attacked two bike-riding Hindu brothers passing through the road, badly hit them. Police must take cognizance of the matter and take action against the culprits

Tensions aroused further as more people from the Muslim community joined the argument and blocked the streets and the Nanital Highway. The video of the incident went viral over social media where people from the community could be seen pelting stones and disrupting the law and order of the city. The Police, further trying to control the situation carried out a baton charge and dispersed the crowd.

In the Amroha on March 18, the celebration of Holi was disrupted as the members of the Muslim community took offense to the DJ music being played by Hindus as a part of the Holi festival. They pelted stones at the Hindus dancing to the song made on CM Yogi Adityanath while celebrating Holi, in Mohalla Chhanga Darwaza of Amroha UP. Two Hindus- Adesh and Bunty were reportedly injured in the stone-pelting incident.

The video of the incident had gone viral over social media. In the video, many Muslims could be seen pelting stones from the roofs of two adjacent buildings. The stones were aimed at a building in the opposite direction which could not be seen in the video.

The Amroha Police later stated that they had identified the accused from the viral videos and had arrested 3 persons under relevant sections of the IPC.

The Muslim community in Begusarais Rajour attacked the Hindu community with sharp swords and knives, severely injuring more than 20 Hindus. According to the reports, a petty fight between small children of the two communities led more than 300 Muslims to unite and attack the Hindus on the occasion of Holi. The Hindu organisation in Rajour revealed that the area is considered to be sensitive and now Hindus are feeling unsafe. The Police also didnt take action against them, the organisation had said. The injured are reported serious and are being treated in the hospital.

On March 18, the people of the Muslim community pelted stones at the Hindus during the celebration of Holi in Topchanchi, Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. According to the reports, the Islamists first disallowed Hindus celebrating Holi to pass through their area and then resorted to stone-pelting when the latter resented. Police vehicles were also damaged by the stone-pelters. The police resorted to lathi-charge to bring the situation under control.

Though peace prevailed after police intervention, a large police contingent had been deployed to avoid any further untoward incidents. Reports mention that the vehicles of CO Vikas Kumar Trivedi and Baghmaras SDPO Nisha Murmu were damaged by the stone-pelters. The SDPO was also hurt in the incident.

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Friday to facilitate the establishment of a museum to commemorate the genocide against the Kashmiri Pandit community in Jammu & Kashmir. The decision seems to have irked the Gandhi family loyalist and Congress leader Digvijay Singh.

Taking to Twitter, Digvijay Singh said that he does not support the establishment of a Genocide Museum in Bhopal.

Digvijay Singh said in a tweet, I am totally against the creation of Genocide Museum in Bhopal. Will not let the communal harmony of Bhopal get disturbed. I oppose it.

It is pertinent to note that the announcement of the establishment of a Hindu Genocide museum comes after the release of the movie The Kashmir Files which shows the truth about the Hindu genocide in Kashmir in the 1990s.

CM Chouhan made the announcement in response to a request made by Vivek Agnihotri,filmmaker of the film The Kashmir Files, he said, Today Vivek Ji has given the idea to build Genocide Museum. The state government will give you all kinds of cooperation including land. I respect your sentiments.

Essentially, by opposing the Genocide Museum, Digvijay Singh, probably with the sanction of his party, is opposing a museum that would show the reality of how Islamists massacred Hindus in Kashmir in the 1990s, leading to their genocide and exodus from the state.

The Kashmir Files has proven to be a transformative experience for Hindus. The film, which is based on true accounts of Kashmiri Pandits, takes viewers to the early 1990s when turmoil in Kashmir began as a result of escalating Islamic Jihad, pushing the great majority of Hindus out of the valley. Those who refused to leave were killed by Kashmiri Jihadi Muslims.

The audiences reaction to the film has been extraordinary. The film has become the talk of the town since it tells the heartbreaking account of thegenocide of Kashmiri Panditsin the 1990s by Islamicterrorists in the valley.

However, Congress has been opposing the movie tooth and nail.

While Digvijay Singh says that a museum showing the genocide of Hindus would hurt communal harmony, it is important to remember that he was one of the greatest proponents of the fake saffron terror bogey. Digvijay Singh was also present when Aziz Burney had released his repugnant book that claimed that the 26/11 terrorist attack by Pakistani terrorists was actually a conspiracy by the RSS. The books name was 26/11 RSS ki Saazish. During the launch, Digvijay Singh was present on the stage and made remarks against Hindus, propagating the mythical saffron terror bogey.

After trying to implicate Hindus in terror attacks by Islamists, the Congress is now voicing its opposition to a memorial that would remember the victims of Jihad specifically in Kashmir that led to the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus.

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A controversial YouTuber named CM Shahbaz Khan was seen issuing threats and derogatory abuses to Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other senior BJP leaders in the state.

In a video that has gone viral now, CM Shahbaz Khan, who claims to be a motivational speaker, used derogatory slurs to target the Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai as a response to the Karnataka High Courts judgement on hijab row that upheld the rights of educational institutions to mandate a uniform dress code for students.

A week after Karnataka High Court delivered the judgement stating that wearing the hijab is not an integral part of Islam, the Youtuber CM Shahbaz Khan threatened CM Bommai and referred to him as a Son of a b*tch. Shahbaz Khan, who was arrested for protesting outside Vidhana Soudha in connection with the hijab row, was given a platform by a Youtube news media outlet AK News to hurl abuses and issue threats against the Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

In the video, it was seen that Khan was referring to CM Bommai as a BJP dog and asserted that he would hit the Chief Minister with sandals. Using derogatory words against CMs family, Shahbaz Khan said that the BJP dogs had come into power due to Muslim votes.

Saying that he is spitting on the face of the Chief Minister and other BJP leaders, Shabaz Khan challenged the Karnataka government to arrest him and added that he would single-handedly deal with 5,000 police officers.

We, Muslims, are born with the blessings of Hazrat Ali, unlike you, who are born without any address, said CM Shahbaz Khan in his hate speech against Hindus, while claiming that the Muslims have built and ruled the country for the last 700 years.

The Youtuber also disclosed dangerous details of him receiving support from foreign countries, especially from Pakistan, the United States and Kuwait, to protests against the High Courts order on the hijab ban. CM Shahbaz Khan also said that the Muslims outside the country were asking them why was Indian Muslims were silent against the hijab ban.

If Muslims unite, the consequences be worse, threatened Shahbaz Khan, whose video has now gone viral across the state.

Not just Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, even senior BJP leaders from the state Mysuru Lok Sabha MP Pratap Simha, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, and Karnataka Minister Eashwarappa were at the receiving end of Shahbaz Khans abuse. Calling them Son of B*tch, Khan threatened them by saying that he would visit the BJP leaders house to attack them with sandals.

Hey Pratap Simha, you son of a b*tch, I will hit you with sandals. Do whatever you want in front of Modi, not with us Muslims. So how long should we Muslims keep quiet? said Shahbaz Khan targeting the young MP from Mysuru, who was in support of the hijab ban in colleges.

Shahbaz Khan further said he would urinate in Pratap Simhas mouth. Abusing Hindus, he said that the Hindus, who according to him were sons of prostitutes, had unloaded materials even before Babri Masjid was built.

I do not know what I will do if you go against us, Shahbaz Khan cautioned Hindus in the video that AK News has uploaded.

At the end of his video, Shahbaz Khan also incited the Muslims to stand up against the state government to protest against the alleged atrocities being committed against them. He said its time to respond strongly to the state and urged Muslims to join the Bharat Bandh.

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A Hindu posing as Muslim, spreading hate against Hindus.

As if hate and propaganda by those radicalised (from both majority and minority communities) was not enough, now there's impersonation that needs to be identified before propaganda warfare can be tackled. Following complaints by right-wing organisations, Bagalkot Police, on Thursday, arrested a man accused of opening and operating a Facebook account under the Muslim name and identity of Mushtaq Ali. Then on, he regularly posted hate speeches and hate content against Hindu community.

On a complaint by the MLC, the cyber wing of the police caught his digital footprint and found out his real identity. The 31-year-old Siddharoodha Shrikanth Nirale is, reportedly, a resident of Gokal taluk of Belagavi district and had even threatened BJP MLC D.S Arun. He'd post communally sensitive comments in response to news reports and announcements by political leaders, including a series of hateful messages after the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha in Shivamogga.Siddharoodha also posted a message on BJP legislator D.S Arun's media handle commenting, "You may think that a Hindu activist is dead today. But in the coming days, we will target your wife and children." To build on his profile and make it appear real, Siddharoodha also used some pictures from the social media profiles of random people. The accused belongs to a farming community and apart from cultivating crops, his family also runs a nursery.

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The big question

The man, who was produced in court and remanded in judicial custody, is reflective of a much larger issue of fake accounts and hateful speeches. There are thousands of fake Mushtaq Alis and Ram Manohars operating under fake identities and spreading hate, communalism and misinformation. The regular hateful posts and screenshots, in no time, get shared on other platforms. So much so that every law and order situation gets a communal twist to suit the agenda and from thereon, it's a downhill ride. In several media interviews, Bagalkot SP Lokesh Jagalasar, requested people not to believe everything they read or see on social media.

When the Supreme Court intervened

Taking note of a plea, a year ago, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and Twitter to check content on Twitter and social media accounts spreading hatred through fake news and communal speeches. The plea argued that a total number of Twitter handles in India were around 35 million and a total number of Facebook accounts were 350 million and according to experts around 10 per cent of Twitter handles (3.5 million) and 10 per cent of Facebook accounts (35 million) were fake/bogus/duplicate accounts. The petitioner also argued on the dangerous outcomes of these accounts. How they were the root cause of many riots and were being used to promote communalism.

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