In a recent development surrounding the Savitribai Phule controversy, the Mumbai Police took action against three online entities with a FIR filed against TrueIndology
They registered an FIR against Indic Tales, Hindu Post, and the notable Twitter account TrueIndology.
TrueIndology and Savitribai Phule Twitter controversy drama explained as Mumbai Police file FIR
These platforms have come under scrutiny for their supposed “false and malicious” content targeting the esteemed social reformer, Kratijyoti Savitribai Phule. The nature of the content is believed to instigate negative sentiments and create animosity among various groups.
Even if #TrueIndology insulted Savitri Bai Phule, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has No Right to say that True Indology should be hanged.
Hang the killers of Palghar Sadhus
Hang the Killers of Umesh Kolhe
Hang the killers of Sushant & Disha#isupportBharadwajspeaks pic.twitter.com/5wynwr4JN2— Sanatani Awakening (@AwakenedSanata1) July 27, 2023
1. NCP's Bhujbal insulted Maa Saraswati. Currently, he's aligned with BJP
2. Abu Azmi said in Assembly — he won't chant Vande Mataram due to religious belief
3. Palghar Sadhus & Umesh Kolhe awaiting justice
4. No ban on Raza Academy
And, Fadnavis wants to hang 'True Indology'
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) July 28, 2023
क्रांतीज्योती सावित्रीबाई फुले यांच्याविषयी आक्षेपार्ह लिखाण करणाऱ्या 'इंडिक टेल्स' या वेबसाईटवर कारवाई करण्याचे निर्देश मुख्यमंत्री @mieknathshinde यांनी मुख्य सचिवांना दिले आहेत.
'इंडिक टेल्स' या वेबसाईटने क्रांतीज्योती सावित्रीबाई फुले यांच्याविषयी प्रसिद्ध केलेल्या… pic.twitter.com/8FJPaHJNL5
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 31, 2023
NCP leaders demand action
Wednesday saw prominent NCP leaders staging a protest outside the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s office. Their grievance? The ‘derogatory’ content published on Indic Tales and Hindu Post. Leading the protest were Maharashtra’s Leader of the Opposition, Ajit Pawar, alongside former Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and NCP State Chief Jayant Patil.
The delegation, representing their concerns, met the head of the Mumbai city police department. They presented a letter bearing signatures from the NCP leaders, urging the closure of the implicated websites. The leaders argued that the articles not only tarnished Savitribai Phule’s legacy but were also designed to incite disturbances.
Leaders voice their concern
Chhagan Bhujbal remarked on the situation, emphasizing the misrepresentation of Savotribai Phule by Indic Tales and Hindu Post. He said, “They have made highly objectionable remarks that cannot be tolerated in a progressive state like Maharashtra. Savitribai Phule was a great social worker. She had done pioneering work in the field of women and education. She started the first school for women in Pune.”
Immediate action by the Chief Minister
Reacting promptly to the protest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tasked Chief Secretary Manoj Saunik with the responsibility of investigating the matter. Shinde affirmed that any derogatory comments towards revered public figures, such as Savitribai Phule, would face consequences.
An official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) elucidated the situation further: “The website ‘Indic Tales’ has written many objectionable things about Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule in its published article, and many political organizations and social organizations have raised objections to the government.” The statement urged content creators to exercise caution and maintain respect when addressing historical figures.
Twitter handle also implicated
It’s important to note that the FIR also includes the Twitter account TrueIndology, which has a lot of followers and adds another layer to the ongoing dispute.
In this digital age, the incident is a good lesson that content creators have a lot of responsibilities, like making sure their work is respectful and well-researched.
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