"Irresponsible piece of journalism" IPS body condemns Sudarshan News video targeting Muslims in UPSC
New Delhi: The Indian Police Service Association on Thursday condemned the video posted by Suresh Chavhanke, Editor-in-chief of Sudarshan News, which targeted the Muslim community for joining India’s civil services.
The association termed the video as a “communal and irresponsible piece of journalism” and said it condemned the targeting of candidates in civil services on the basis of religion by Sudarshan TV.
The Indian Police Foundation also termed the video as “pure venom” and called on News Broadcasting Standards Authority, police, and the government authorities to initiate action against it.
Several users on Twitter, including IAS and IPS officers and other activists, have been demanding for the video to be taken down adding that it amounted to hate speech and targeting of a particular community.
A news story targeting candidates in civil services on the basis of religion is being promoted by Sudarshan TV.
— IPS Association (@IPS_Association) August 27, 2020
We condemn the communal and irresponsible piece of journalism.
The hate story carried on a Noida TV channel against minority candidates joining IAS /IPS is dangerous bigotry. We refrain from retweeting it because it is pure venom. We hope #NewsBroadcastingStandardsAuthority, #UPPolice and concerned government authorities take strict action.
— Indian Police Foundation (@IPF_ORG) August 27, 2020
Hello @TwitterSafety, This verified account has a history of sharing hateful tweets. Isn't this tweet considered as hate tweet aimed at a community? What's @TwitterSupport Policy for such hateful tweets by blue tick handles? @TwitterSupport @misskaul @vijaya @TwitterIndia https://t.co/A4mTsw65qr
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 26, 2020
How can you stop any law-abiding Indian citizen from becoming a civil servant? Hateful speeches should be dealt with strictly.#SuspendSureshChavhanke https://t.co/pvnXg65aUp
— sharmistha ghosal (@sharmidas) August 27, 2020
Disgusting. Condemnable. This must be stopped. https://t.co/ZFxbfNDgVZ
— RK Vij, IPS (@ipsvijrk) August 27, 2020
This is not free speech. This is sheer poison and against the fabric of our constitutional institutions. I request @TwitterIndia @TwitterSafety @Twitter to take action against this account. https://t.co/IBkP4EskD5
— Rahul Kumar (@rahulias6) August 27, 2020
I've written to Chairman, UPSC asking to take an urgent stand against the communal dog-whistle instigated by @SureshChavhanke against Muslim UPSC candidates & officers.
— Saket Gokhale (@SaketGokhale) August 27, 2020
As a Constitutional body, it is the duty of UPSC to speak up against this hate & reassure Muslim candidates. pic.twitter.com/XjpSai2t5A
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
