India: Independence Day Play in Gujarat Portraying Muslims as Terrorists Sparks Outrage

India: Independence Day Play in Gujarat Portraying Muslims as Terrorists Sparks Outrage
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According to a report from Muslim Mirror, a play performed by students in the Kheda district of Gujarat to celebrate India’s Independence Day has sparked outrage after it portrayed Muslim girls as terrorists. The play, which was performed in the village of Kanij, showed a group of girls wearing burqas who were then identified as terrorists. The performance also featured a scene where another character, identified as a “patriot,” tears off a burqa from one of the girls.

The incident has caused a significant backlash on social media, with many users condemning the play for promoting harmful stereotypes and hate speech against the Muslim community. Critics argue that the performance demonizes Muslim women and associates their religious attire with terrorism. The Muslim Mirror report highlights that the incident is particularly disturbing given that it occurred in a school setting, which is meant to be an environment of learning and inclusion.