BJP candidate directs arrows at Masjid during Ram Navami celebrations in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed a controversy during the Ram Navami celebrations as BJP candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha symbolically directed arrows at a Masjid, sparking widespread criticism and accusations of promoting communalism and hate.
The incident occurred during a roadshow days after Latha received personal endorsement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her gesture at the Masjid has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the peaceful order of the city, prompting calls for action from the Election Commission and local authorities.
The act has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with many expressing dismay over the perceived divisive nature of the gesture during a religious festival. Several social media users argued that such actions have the potential to incite tensions and sow discord in the community.
Users also called on the authorities and the Election Commission to take note of the incident and to initiate action against the BJP candidate.
Hyderabad witnessed a controversy during the Ram Navami celebrations as BJP candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha symbolically directed arrows at a Masjid, sparking widespread criticism and accusations of promoting communalism and hate. The incident occurred during a roadshow days after Latha received personal endorsement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her gesture at the Masjid has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the peaceful order of the city, prompting calls for action from the Election Commission and local authorities. The act has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with many expressing dismay over the perceived divisive nature of the gesture during a religious festival. Several social media users argued that such actions have the potential to incite tensions and sow discord in the community. Users also called on the authorities and the Election Commission to take note of the incident and to initiate action against the BJP candidate.
BJP candidate from Hyderabad Kompella Madhavi Latha is directing arrows at a Masjid on the occasion of Ram Navami pic.twitter.com/vJHvX2cAnw
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Plea in Delhi HC against circulation of deepfake videos during LS polls
New Delhi (PTI): A plea was mentioned before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday against circulation of deepfake videos during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora agreed to list the matter for hearing on Thursday, if the petition is in order.
Senior advocate Jayant Mehta, while mentioning the plea for an urgent hearing, said it was being filed by a lawyers' body seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to stop the circulation of deepfake videos during elections.
Explaining the urgency, the lawyer said general elections are going on and deepfake videos are being circulated and they have also given a representation to the ECI.
The bench said social media platforms now have grievance redressal officers and sought to know whether the petitioners have approached them.
The counsel said they have done whatever they could.
He said by the time action is taken and such videos are removed, the damage is already done as the response time is between 24 and 48 hours.
The bench said it will examine the issue and hear it on Thursday.
