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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