Indian media criticized for misrepresenting Bangladesh uprising as anti-Hindu violence
New Delhi: Indian media is facing backlash for its portrayal of the recent uprising in Bangladesh, with allegations of spreading misinformation by depicting the unrest as a targeted attack on Hindu minorities. Reports suggest that several Indian outlets have used fake videos and unverified information, framing the events as part of an ISI-China conspiracy to impose an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Indian media misrepresented the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, presenting it as a wave of violence against Hindus. Some Indian channels, including The Times Group's Mirror Now, broadcasted videos of arson and violence, falsely claiming them to be attacks on Hindu properties, when in fact, the victims were mostly Muslims.
Local reports from Bangladesh confirmed that only two Hindus were killed following Hasina’s removal from power—one a police officer and the other an Awami League activist. While Indian media suggested a widespread anti-Hindu sentiment, evidence shows that the violence was politically motivated, targeting properties associated with the Awami League, including those owned by Muslims.
The misinformation has been linked to a broader narrative pushed by some Indian outlets, alleging Pakistani and Chinese involvement in the unrest, aimed at advancing an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh. This narrative is seen as part of a strategy to fuel fear and prejudice in India, particularly against Muslims.
Independent verification from Bangladesh contradicts the claims of mass violence against Hindus, revealing instead that the conflict is driven by political retaliation rather than religious animosity. Instances of Muslims protecting Hindu communities have also been reported, further challenging the communal narrative presented by some Indian media.
Critics argue that such sensationalist coverage in Indian media serves political purposes, particularly in the context of rising Hindu nationalism and anti-Muslim rhetoric in India, rather than providing an accurate depiction of the situation in Bangladesh.
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TN polls: TVK pushes DMK behind with leads in 83 seats, AIADMK ahead in 54
Chennai (PTI): New entrant TVK, led by actor-politician Vijay, was leading in as many as 83 constituencies on Monday when counting of votes polled in the April 23 Assembly polls was on across Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK was leading in 58 seats while the ruling DMK was ahead in 34, EC data showed.
About two hours after the postal ballots were counted and EVMs opened for multi-round counting, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged ahead of its Dravidian rivals-- the DMK and the AIADMK, with the ruling party struggling to catch up.
If the trends maintain, Vijay could as well ensure the biggest electoral upset, something in lines with the "1967,1977" wins he had referred to in his campaign speeches.
While the Dravidian stalwart CN Annadurai brought the first non-Congress government in Tamil Nadu post-independence in 1967, the charismatic MG Ramachandran (MGR) installed the maiden AIADMK government 10 years later, unseating then DMK government under M Karunanidhi. TVK was leading in most Chennai segments, all considered DMK strongholds and currently represented by the party in the 234-member House.
A poor show by DMK could belie most exit polls giving an edge to it, riding on the number of populist measures Chief Minister M K Stalin had implemented in his five year "Dravidian model," inclusive governance.
According to EC and TV reports, 15 cabinet ministers, including Stalin were trailing. His son and deputy CM Udhayanidhi was also behind in his incumbent Chepauk-Tirvuvallikeni seat, according to a number of reports.
Stalin was trailing behind TVK's VS Babu by 1234 votes in Kolathur segment. Vijay was ahead in Tiruchirappalli East by over 3,000 votes at the end of two rounds of counting, according to EC data.
BJP is trailing in 26 constituencies and it is ahead in Thali segment alone. TVK is ahead in constituencies including Ponneri, Tiruvallur, Poonamalle, and Avadi.
AIADMK is leading in segments including Katpadi, and Guidyattam and party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami is ahead in Edappadi segment by 7003 votes.
DMK was leading in segments including Vellore, Anaikattu and Rishivandiyam.
