‘Hindu Lives Matter’ Emerges as Dangerous Slogan After Horrific Killing in India
TimeMAY 2022
Hate speech dividing communities has become a normal state of affairs in India, as is evident in Sharma's dangerous and explosive comments. She must be held responsible for the impact of her remarks on Indian society, and those in power should face accountability for fostering an environment where these comments could even be made in the first place.
The court's decision to put total blame on Sharma for horrendous incidents like the Udaipur beheading is somewhat harsh without any proper investigation or trial. While her comments were incendiary, a free and fair trial is necessary in order to protect people's faith in the rule of law, and the court's conclusion may even place a risk on Sharma's life.