Pratik Patel and the Bihar Police are trendingon Twitter/X
Politician Pratik Patel of Bihar is under fire for remarks he made that are thought to be anti-Hindu. His free speech is being defended by some (#WeStandWithPratikPatel), while others call for his arrest (#ShameOnBiharPolice).
The conflicting hashtags “Shame on Bihar Police” and “We Stand with Pratik Patel” have ignited a heated debate over tweets by Pratik Patel, a prominent figure in Bihar’s political landscape, amid rising social media tensions.
Who is Pratik Patel, why is he and the Bihar Police trending on Twitter/X and controversy drama explained
मान लेते हैं मैंने ग़लती की उसकी सजा मुझे कानून देगा। लेकिन जो इस तरह से मेरी माँ के प्रति इतनी भद्दी भद्दी गालियाँ दी जा रही है। मुझे मारने की बात की जा रही है।@bihar_police आप सुन लीजिए एक बार। सबका तो आपने सुन ही लिया है मेरा भी सुन लीजिए। pic.twitter.com/6WcS1VK0dI
— Pratik Patel (@PratikVoiceObc) July 16, 2024
After Patel made a comment on the Hajipur elections that was taken to be disparaging of Hindu sentiment, trouble broke out.
Pratik Patel was born in Masaurhi, Bihar and is currently residing in Patna. He lists himself as “Youth President of All India Backward Class Federation, Bihar” and “Soldier of Tejashwi Yadav.”
Patel, who is well-known for his political remarks on social media, tweeted about the recent elections in Hajipur. He claims it was only political, but other people see it as anti-Hindu, which starts a heated debate on the internet.
Patel’s post has angered many people because they believe it is derogatory to Hindu gods and goddesses. They’re calling for his arrest and citing a religious infraction, all while using the hashtag “Shame on Bihar Police”.
Hello @bihar_police.
Please Listen to this audio.This is what we actually called hatred.
Please Listen to abuses that are being hurled at Priyanshu Kushwaha and Pratik Patel by Randomsena.
Threats to kill me. Threats of Mob Lynching. Threats to rape my mother. Please take… pic.twitter.com/tgoaU97na9
— Priyanshu Kushwaha (@PriyanshuVoice) July 15, 2024
People that agree with Patel are using the slogan “We Stand with Pratik Patel” to express their support. They accuse Patel’s assailants of unjust censorship and maintain that his tweet was political and not intended to offend.
Pratik Patel tweeted on the elections in Hajipur. Even though he claims it was only a political remark, some have labelled him as anti-Hindu. There’s been a lot of debate about this online.
Patel has discussed the circumstances in public. He said, “Some hate-filled people are pressuring the Bihar Police to take action against me, but my tweet on the Hajipur elections didn’t offend anyone’s religious sentiments. Voices in my support are coming from all over the country. I’m thankful to all of you.”
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If Pratik Patel wont be arrested, @bihar_police will have to Reply to Law Minister @NitinNabin ji #ShameOnBiharPolice pic.twitter.com/utb0zzYuTF
— Randomsena (@randomsena) July 15, 2024
Under pressure from all directions, the Bihar Police are in a difficult situation. While one side wants them to arrest Patel for making hurtful remarks, another wants them to uphold free speech and refrain from acting unjustly. The decision has not been made public by the police. They must be just and abide by the law.