Recently, a tweet from the official Twitter account of Defence of Ukraine has caused outrage among netizens in India. The tweet featured an image of the Indian goddess Kali, which had been morphed over a blast fume, in a way that was deemed to be offensive and "Hinduphobic" by many Indian users.
The image showed the goddess in an upskirt moment, similar to Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. This depiction of the revered Hindu deity with its blue skin colour, tongue sticking out pose, and a wreath of skulls around the neck, was considered to be a caricaturish depiction of the goddess.
Within minutes of the tweet being posted, it received a massive backlash, forcing the Ministry of Defence to delete the post. The Indian users were livid with Ukraine for mocking the Hindu culture and requested an apology.
Several Indian users took to Twitter to express their anger, with many tagging Elon Musk, CEO of the social platform, and India's foreign minister S Jaishankar, urging them to take strict action.
"I am absolutely appalled to see the Ukrainian defence handle mocking Maa Kali, a revered Hindu goddess. This is a gross display of insensitivity and ignorance. I urge them to take down the offensive content and issue an apology. Respect for all religions and beliefs is paramount," tweeted Sudhanshu Singh.
Another user, Mohan Sinha, tweeted, "This is why you guys are not getting any support from India. And getting your ass kicked."
The tweet from the official Twitter account of Defence of Ukraine was met with a lot of anger and resentment from Indian users. It is important to note that religious sentiments are a sensitive issue in India, and any derogatory comments or actions towards any religion or deity are considered to be disrespectful.
India has a rich cultural and religious heritage, and it is important for people to understand and respect its traditions and beliefs. It is essential to promote mutual respect and understanding among different cultures and religions to create a harmonious society.
In conclusion, the tweet posted by Defence of Ukraine’s official account, depicting Indian goddess Kali in a derogatory way, has caused outrage and anger among netizens in India. It is important to understand and respect different cultures and religions to create a harmonious society.
