Prabodhanand Giri
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Prabodhanand Giri is a controversial Indian religious leader associated with far-right Hindutva ideology. He is the head of the Hindu Raksha Sena, an organization that advocates for Hindu nationalism and has been linked to calls for violence against Muslims in India.[1][2][3] He gained notoriety for his role in the Haridwar Dharma Sansad (religious conclave) in December 2021, where he allegedly incited violence and called for the ethnic cleansing of Muslims, drawing comparisons to the genocide in Myanmar.[4][5]
Controversial role in the Haridwar Dharam Sansad (2021)
[edit]During the Haridwar Dharam Sansad in December 2021, Giri allegedly incited violence and urged Hindus to take up arms against Muslims. He described them as a threat to the nation, echoing the sentiments of other far-right leaders present at the event. His inflammatory remarks, which have been widely condemned, included claims that Muslims pose a serious threat to Hinduism and India’s social fabric.[6][7] This rhetoric has been linked to a broader agenda of extremist Hindu groups that promote violence against religious minorities, particularly Muslims.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Swami Prabodhanand Giri – Spotlight Hate". 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Haridwar: Police case after outrage in India over anti-Muslim hate speech". BBC News. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "As Hindu Extremists Call for Killing of Muslims, India's Leaders Keep Silent". The New York Times. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Prabodhanand Giri slams Uttarakhand CM as 'jihadi agent'". Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Shock after leaders of several far-right Hindu groups allegedly call for genocide of minorities in India". Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Hate Speech-Givers In Haridwar Tell NDTV "Neither Regrets Nor Fear"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Independent.co.uk (2021). *Prabodhanand Giri's inflammatory remarks spark outrage*
- ^ Siasat.com (2021). *Hindu leaders call for ethnic cleansing in Haridwar*