Police in Kerala’s Kannur district have arrested a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker over alleged communal and sexually abusive comments targeting a minor girl on Facebook.The accused is Vimal Shivashakthi, a resident of Azhiyur. Muzhakkunnu police arrested him. A court later remanded him to judicial custody for two weeks, according to Young Democrats leader Younus Vilakkode.
The girl had achieved success in a national-level abacus competition. The SDPI organised an event to felicitate her for her performance. Her photograph appeared on Facebook as part of the event. The accused allegedly posted the comments beneath the photograph.Vilakkode, joint secretary of the SDPI-led panchayat, said he and the girl’s father filed complaints over the alleged comments.The court has placed the accused in custody for two weeks.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has urged Hindus to buy firecrackers and other Diwali items from shopkeepers who wear a tilak, chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and know religious prayers. Opposition leaders criticised the remarks and accused him of promoting communal divisions.
Speaking to IANS in Mumbai on Oct. 27, Rane said Hindus should give priority to vendors who identify with Hindu religious traditions.Opposition leaders accused Rane of trying to create animosity between religious communities.Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar asked Rane to remember the Constitution and his oath as a minister.