The Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand is currently dominating conversations across all media outlets and social media platforms. This follows the reporting of an alleged love jihad case from the hilly town of Purola in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district. On May 26, 2023, authorities took Uved Khan into custody in Purola. He allegedly trapped a minor Hindu girl and attempting to abduct her.
Local Hindus are expressing agitation as several similar cases of love jihad continue to emerge in Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, Islamists and Leftists are once again attempting to downplay the love jihad cases. They are instead depict Muslims as victims.
“Dara Hua Musalman” Narrative
Numerous media outlets are furthering the narrative of “Dara Hua Musalman”. They claim that Muslim traders in Purola are facing pressure from right-wing Hindu organizations to vacate their shops and leave the town.
Additionally, they report the presence of threatening posters on shops owned by Muslim traders in Purola, demanding immediate evacuation.
The “Dara Hua Musalman” narrative suggests that Muslims are afraid to openly practice their religion in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. It portrays the Muslim community as helpless and powerless in the face of a fascistic majority Hindu population. They claim it has emerged since the Prime Minister came to power.
Hindus Are The Real Victims
The investigation revealed a different reality from what was initially reported. Hindu organizations assert that the Hindus of Uttarakhand are the victims of rapid demographic changes, land disputes, business challenges, and love jihad in the state. The Muslim migrants are portrayed as victims by the leftist media and liberal groups.
According to various media reports, posters instructing Muslim shopkeepers to leave or “prepare for consequences” were found affixed to their shops. The posters set a deadline of June 15 for departure or facing action. They mentioned an organization called Devbhoomi Raksha Abhiyan, which warned “Love Jihadis” to vacate their shops by June 15. The posters also announced that Hindu outfits have called for a Mahapanchayat on the issue on the same date.
Devbhoomi: The Land Of Gods
Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the land of the gods, derives its name from the Nanda Devi Peak, the second-highest peak in India. The peak holds significance in the Sanatan culture. Darshan Bharti expressed concern about Uttarakhand being the state most impacted by love jihad among all states in India. He claimed that innocent Hindu girls abducted by Muslim youths in the state are primarily forced into the human trafficking industry as slaves.
