The inflammatory remarks made in Ayodhya raise concerns about their serious and adverse consequences
NEW DELHI — A video circulating on social media has triggered widespread outrage after a Hindu man identified as Deepak Das, described in the post as the national treasurer of the Hindu Security Service Association, made threatening and communal remarks targeting Muslims at Hanumangarhi in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.
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In the video, Das is heard saying: “I don’t want to even see Muslims, and I will bury them”. His slur earned him a round of applause and cheers from all those present.
Das further claimed that “80%” of Muslims in the country are terrorists and said that Muslims who do not chant “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” or “Vande Mataram” would be “buried 80 feet underground.”
The remarks have drawn sharp criticism for targeting an entire religious community and tying a person’s patriotism to the chanting of particular slogans.
The comments have sparked strong reactions online, with users calling for action over what they described as communal and threatening language.
One user on X wrote, “Such communal and threatening rhetoric targeting an entire religious community is deeply disturbing and must be condemned. Patriotism cannot be imposed through threats, and citizens should not be threatened with violence for their religious identity or beliefs.”
Another user called for action against Das. “Calling an entire community terrorists and threatening to bury them alive is nothing but hatred and intimidation. In India, every citizen has the right to live with dignity while maintaining their identity and practising their faith. Those who incite hatred should face legal action.”
The remarks and threat against those who refuse to chant particular slogans have raised concerns about intimidation and the targeting of Muslims based on their religious identity.
The controversy comes against the backdrop of recurring debates in the country over slogans such as “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” and whether citizens should be pressured to demonstrate patriotism in a particular manner.
No official police statement or action relating to the hate speech was available at the time of writing.
The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified by Clarion India.
The video has, meanwhile, continued to circulate, with users tagging police and other authorities and demanding that the remarks be investigated.
The incident has raised concerns about the serious and adverse consequences of such hateful communal rhetoric in public spaces, particularly when political or religious disagreement is framed in terms of threats against an entire community.
