Atmananda Saraswati Swamiji calls for killing of Muslims,Christians in viral video; Triggers outrage
Bengaluru: A video of Atmananda Saraswati Swamiji, associated with the Samartha Sridharashrama Trust, has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread condemnation for a speech containing highly provocative and communal remarks.
In the video, the Swamiji claims that "Sanatana Dharma is the only religion in the country" and refers to other religious communities as mere "groups." He goes on to make violent calls for the elimination of Muslim and Christian communities, stating that they should be "destroyed using modern weapons."
The video has caused massive public outrage, with many social media users and civil society groups calling the statements hate speech that threatens communal harmony. In the footage, the Swamiji further states that Hindus must rise up and become like Shivaji, saying:
"Earlier leaders spared them (Muslims and Christians) out of mercy, but now this must end… There is no sin in killing thousands if they are against Sanatana Dharma."
The remarks have been widely condemned for inciting violence and promoting hate. Social media users have demanded that police register a case and initiate strict legal action against the Swamiji for spreading hatred and calling for violence.
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'The Ba**ds of Bollywood’ mirrors my life, damages my reputation: Sameer Wankhede tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has submitted his reply to the Delhi High Court in the defamation case he filed against Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan. The case pertains to the recently released series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which Wankhede claims has defamed him.
In his statement to the court, Wankhede asserted that the show’s portrayal of a police officer is clearly based on him and has caused serious harm to his public image. He cited four key reasons supporting his claim.
First, he said the character in question bears physical similarities to him, including facial and body features. Second, he noted that the character’s working style and mannerisms closely resemble his own.
Third, Wankhede highlighted that the officer in the show is depicted making a high-profile arrest involving a major film personality, which he said directly mirrors his own involvement in the Aryan Khan drug case.
Fourth, he pointed out that the character frequently uses the phrase “Satyameva Jayate,” a motto he himself had used during media interactions in the course of that investigation. He argued that using the national motto in such a context cannot be dismissed as creative expression or humour.
Wankhede also referred to an interview in which Aryan Khan allegedly admitted that the show was “inspired by some real events.” This, he said, contradicts Red Chillies Entertainment’s claim that The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is purely fictional.
He further alleged that the tone and intent of the series indicate personal and institutional vendetta, aimed at discrediting and defaming him rather than engaging in artistic storytelling.
Wankhede informed the court that the fallout from the show has affected his family, with his wife and sister receiving abusive and vulgar messages online.
Rejecting Red Chillies’ argument that he is a “thin-skinned” officer, Wankhede said that a public servant cannot be expected to tolerate false and damaging portrayals simply because of his position. He emphasized that his legal action seeks to protect the constitutional rights and dignity of both himself and his family.
