Bengaluru, Mar 8: U T Khader, minister for food and civil supplies, has strongly condemned the netizens who posted insulting comments on social networking sites against a Muslim woman for singing a Hindu devotional song.
Suhana Sayeed a Muslim woman from Shivamogga district in Karnataka, is the latest victim of cyber bullying by the online ‘moral police’. The 22-year-old contestant of a singing reality show hosted by Zee Kannada TV channel, is being trolled on Facebook and WhatsApp groups after her performance.
Sahana's talent was appreciated across all platforms and one of the judges, Kannada music director Arjun Janya said she stood as a symbol of unity and showed to the world how all religions can remain in peace and harmony through music.
However, a Facebook page called ‘Mangalore Muslims’ began trolling her calling her a disgrace to the community. They said that she has tarnished the Muslim community by singing before men.
"You have not achieved a great feat. People who learn the Quran in 6 months are the real achievers. Your parents will not go to heaven as you have exposed your beauty to other men. Stop wearing the pardah as you don't how to respect it," read a comment on the page.
Criticizing the trollers, Mr Khader said that only the jobless people can insult a woman in such a cheap way. “What is wrong in singing a song? Who are they to abuse her?,” Mr Khader questioned and added that if she has committed anything wrong, her parents and religious scholars will guide her.
There are many people who have come out in support of Suhana and have shunned the trollers. People supporting Suhana are now looking at filing a case against those who have trolled her by not just inciting hatred amongst communities but also threatening a law abiding citizen.
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