Unmasking Hinduphobic Cartoons: The Liberal Media’s Double Standard – The Jaipur Dialogues

The media often uses freedom of expression to set an unsettling trend. However, the latest stunt by the Liberal Media cannot be ignored. The Hinduphobic cartoon related to the Ujjain Rape Case has far deeper implications than what can be observed on the surface. Such cartoons, often found in liberal media outlets, raise concerns about the boundaries of freedom of speech, unequal treatment of religions, and the propagation of Hinduphobia under the pretext of minority appeasement and equality. Lets discuss the reality of this mindset and shed light on the persistent Liberal Medias Double Standards.

The recent Hinduphobic cartoon in the Times of India has caused a surge of angst in the hearts of Sanatana Dharma followers. The cartoon despicably presented Sanatanis as cow worshippers who ignored the pleas of a bleeding girl. However, this was far from the truth. The girl was rescued by a Brahmin Pandit. She was given solace at the ashram. Contrary to the depiction of Sanatanis in the cartoon, the girl was helped by them. Thus, the question arises why does a Hindu cartoonist want to showcase his own religion in such a questionable light?

In the liberal media, the creation and dissemination of cartoons and caricatures targeting Hinduism and its symbols is a matter of pride. The cartoonists that portray Hindu deities, practices, rituals, or people in a derogatory and offensive manner are given center stage. However, while satire and humor have their place in society, its crucial to question whether these depictions cross the line into bigotry and discrimination.

Is the latest cartoon not Hinduphobic? Does it not send a subliminal message against Sanatana Dharma as a blind faith? Is this not propaganda?

There is no doubt in the minds of any sane human being that the Ujjain Rape of a Minor Girl is a shameful reflection of our society. But why does the cartoonist need to portray cow worshippers as the ignorant group that turned a blind eye to the suffering of a victim? Why would the media platform use this heinous crime and link it with Hindus? And can they get away by using the theme of Namaz worshippers ignoring human plight? Will they be able to print Islamophobic cartoons without repercussions?

Thus, we now step into the zone of unequal treatment of religions when it comes to media portrayals. Hinduphobic cartoons are widely circulated, even encouraged. The cartoons and the cartoonist are celebrated and often escape any scrutiny. Contrarily, the fear of reprisals from minority communities is so high that the media would never provoke their sentiments. The media houses steer clear of similar depictions of other religions that would spark outrage or protests. This raises the question of why the media has a double standard. Are Hindus to be vilified in their own nation? Moreover, are Sanatanis to be betrayed by their own people who chose personal profit over religious pride?

Satire and humor are a required part of any dialogue between media and its followers. However, we must reflect upon the implications of cartoons that descend into Hinduphobia:

Is the media truly as secular as they project? The recent antics by the Times of India cartoonist have led many to ask this question. What are the motivations behind the proliferation of Hinduphobic content in liberal media? Most of the media treat Hindus and Sanatan Dharma as a free game for ridicule. They play with Hindu sentiments and repeatedly try to test the bottom line of Sanatani followers. Every few days there would be a cartoon or tagline that sends the message of or about Sanatana Dharma. Is it truly a quest for equality and justice that the media walks the path of this insidious agenda?

In a world that strives for equality and harmony, consistently applied universal standards are essential when it comes to religious tolerance. Hinduphobic cartoons should be condemned just as vehemently as any form of religious discrimination. Thus, freedom of speech should be exercised responsibly by all media outlets, without inciting hatred or prejudice against Sanatanis.

The bigotry and double standards that exist in the liberal media must be held responsible for the rise of Hinduphobia. They must answer to the majority of the Bharat with the same vigor that they would to any other religious minority. Therefore, Bharat must foster a society where this millennia-old religion is treated with the respect and dignity it deserves. However, are the Liberals, Leftists, and Sickularists up to the task or not is a question for another day.

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