Amid the rising Islamophobia in India, a Burqa-wearing Muslim student has made headlines after her video went viral where she is being harassed by a Hindu group in the southern Karnataka state.
In the clip, Muskan Khan is seen standing up against the Hindu mob who donned saffron shawls. She confronted the men when they tried to heckle her for Islamic code.
The shameful incident drew ire of celebrities, journalists and politicians who expressed their utmost disappointment. Malala, Pooja Bhatt, Fakhre Alam, Shafaat Ali and Hollywood actor John Cusack shared their stance on social media.
"As always,it takes a pack of men to attempt to intimidate a woman. Such frightened,pathetic excuses for human beings. Brandishing their shawls as weapons,cloaking their weakness in cruelty. A sizeable section of a rudderless generation lost to hate.", tweeted Pooja Bhatt.
As always,it takes a pack of men to attempt to intimidate a woman. Such frightened,pathetic excuses for human beings. Brandishing their shawls as weapons,cloaking their weakness in cruelty. A sizeable section of a rudderless generation lost to hate. https://t.co/PtQJ9zxOIM
— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) February 8, 2022
The youngest Nobel Prize Laureate wrote, "Refusing to let girls go to school in their hijabs is horrifying. Objectification of women persists — for wearing less or more. Indian leaders must stop the marginalisation of Muslim women."
“College is forcing us to choose between studies and the hijab”.
— Malala (@Malala) February 8, 2022
Refusing to let girls go to school in their hijabs is horrifying. Objectification of women persists — for wearing less or more. Indian leaders must stop the marginalisation of Muslim women. https://t.co/UGfuLWAR8I
Let's do this pic.twitter.com/stHFQRM0VX
— Shafaat Ali (@iamshafaatali) February 8, 2022
If there ever was a clip of girl power in history this is it….a clip of bravery, self belief, faith, courage all rolled into one…..salutes to this sister & prayers for her safety. https://t.co/JO86B3JoTR
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) February 8, 2022
Fascists versus a lone Muslim woman in Karnataka, India.
— John Cusack (@johncusack) February 8, 2022
Looks like the same kind of fascism spreading everywhere -https://t.co/blNyNLP7o7
Pakistani stars like Feroze Khan, Asad Siddiqui, Faysal Quraishi, Noor Bukhari and many more also lauded the Indian Muslim girl for standing against the Hindu right-wing mob so bravely.
The outrageous clip has sparked fury as Muslims say it is an attack on their right to practice faith as enshrined in India’s constitution.
Amid the outcry, the Indian state-run by the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the shutting down of educational institutions for three days.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
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New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
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Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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