India : Muslim family forced to leave theatre for not standing during national anthem

[LeGenD]

We do it differently in India. Why are you giving Pakistan's example to begin with ?

I am pointing out a fact that these matters are not so black and white. People should not force someone to respect the National Anthem of a nation [in a cinema hall] because it is a venue where foreigners can be a part of the audience as well. Cinema hall is not a venue where every individual is expected to participate in Nationalistic behavior for watching a movie.

I wouldn't expect an Indian to stand up during National Anthem of Pakistan in a Pakistani cinema hall. Or should I?

 

[nForce]

what is the punishment for not standing for national anthem in cinema halls? who should implement this law if there is any?

You can be sentenced for upto 3 years of jail sentence for disrespecting the National Flag or National Anthem. That is by the law. If that is implemented then this person in question has a lot more to loose than a ruckus.

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

I know why you are shedding crocodiles tears. Drop the act, will you ? Nobody is impressed.

why i will sheds tears? I am just pointingout the stupid behaviour of crowd

You can be sentenced for upto 3 years of jail sentence for disrespecting the National Flag or National Anthem. That is by the law. If that is implemented then this person in question has a lot more to loose than a ruckus.

If you don't stand then is it considered disrespect?

 

[nForce]

I am pointing out a fact that these matters are not so black and white. People should not force someone to respect the National Anthem of a nation [in a cinema hall] because it is a venue where foreigners can be part of the audience too. Cinema hall is not an environment where people are to be expected to participate in Nationalistic behavior.

I wouldn't expect an Indian to stand up during National Anthem of Pakistan in a Pakistani cinema hall. Or should I?

That is by the law. Law is the way to enforce discipline. Without discipline, a society is not ordered any more. Without order, it is not a society any more. That holds true for India, I'm not currently interested with what you do in Pakistan.

So, if someone is breaking the law, showing disrespect towards symbolism of Nationalism, I would expect responsible people around him to challenge him. Giving them a free pass only encourages them. The next thing they will do is vandalize a statue and say that is also their freedom of expression.

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

@nForce


Not standing up for national anthem not an offence, say legal experts - The Times of India

 

[dadeechi]

A video about a Muslim family asked to leave a theatre because they did not stand for the national anthem is gaining attention on social media.

The over two-minute video clip shows a few people arguing with the family, who they accuse of making excuses for not standing up when the national anthem was playing. The video shows the family, surrounded by the group of people, trying to defend itself, but the efforts are in vain.

The Muslim family is forced to leave the theatre and the people present there welcome that with applause.

The video has been posted on Facebook and shared thousands of times. It is also being circulated on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms.

Though the authenticity of the video's location is not verified, some reports say it is from Mumbai, others say it is from Bengaluru.

Muslim family forced to leave theatre for not standing during national anthem - The Times of India



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Govt-backed intolerance: Muslim family forced out of theatre in India



Govt-backed intolerance: Muslim family forced out of theatre in India
Last Updated On30 November,2015 03:46 pm

As the family left, the footage shows Hindus rejoice their 'win'.
BANGALORE (Dunya News) – Muslim family was reportedly forced out of a movie theatre as Modi government becomes habitual of denying growing intolerance in India.

A video went viral among the smartphone users over the weekend.

The footage shows few extremists pressurizing a Muslim family who stepped out of house for outing during the weekend and landed up in a theatre to watch a film.

The family members are seen arguing the unfounded notions endorsed by the Hindu extremists in the footage however, they had to leave. Other cinemagoers watched the harassment and none deemed it right to defend the victimized family.

As the family left, the footage shows Hindus rejoice their ‘win’.

India is unarguably moving towards a distorted image of ‘tolerant’ and ‘secular’ since Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi came to power. The PM who openly endorses a rather extremist viewpoint of Hindutva finds harassment of Muslims and minorities legitimate.

Several BJP leaders have voiced baseless hatred against Muslims in the recent past with one going as far as saying that they should leave India and move to Pakistan. Hindu extremist wing, Shiv Sena enthusiasts including known faces have questioned much revered entertainment celebrities’ nationality and roots for denouncing intolerance.

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In the most recent of the dogma-incited controversies, Sena had announced Rs 1 lac for anyone who would slap Aamir Khan. The much condemnable and ridiculously stupid reward scheme came after Khan joined the ‘anti-intolerance’ club among several notable personalities and activists.

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‘Rang De Basanti’ star had said on a platform that he is concerned over future of children in India, a society which is feeding off intolerance.

The alleged provocation against the government prompted Advocate Manoj Kumar Dixit to file a sedition case against Khan in a session court of Kanpur.

Earlier, a superstar whose father was one of the youngest freedom fighters who fought for India against British colonization, Shahrukh Khan had to take flak for joining the ‘award-return brigade’. Members of the extremist parties had termed Shahrukh a Pakistani agent.

A celebrity who has received national decorations and has taken India in foreign heartlands through his fame and cinema had to be answerable about his nationality in his homeland. Yes, that is India.



Govt-backed intolerance: Muslim family forced out of theatre in India - World - Dunya News

I support bringing in a law to ban playing national anthems altogether to support communal harmony. When I was kid our school prayers use to start with Vande Mataram and end with Jana Gana Mana. Couple of years later few parents complained about singing Vande Mataram. After some deliberations, the school took a wise decision of doing away with morning prayers.

 

[nForce]

why i will sheds tears? I am just pointingout the stupid behaviour of crowd

Considering how rowdy crowds can become, I will say they have maintained their demeanor. The man was stubborn enough not to admit his fault even upon being challenged. He just deserved what was coming.

If you don't stand then is it considered disrespect?

Yes.

 

[LeGenD]

That is by the law. Law is the way to enforce discipline. Without discipline, a society is not ordered any more. Without order, it is not a society any more. That holds true for India, I'm not currently interested with what you do in Pakistan.

So, if someone is breaking the law, showing disrespect towards symbolism of Nationalism, I would expect responsible people around him to challenge him. Giving them a free pass only encourages them. The next thing they will do is vandalize a statue and say that is also their freedom of expression.

Again, why should foreigners be expected to participate in Nationalism of India? Provide a legal justification.

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

Considering how rowdy crowds can become, I will say they have maintained their demeanor. The man was stubborn enough not to admit his fault even upon being challenged. He just deserved what was coming.

Yes.

Not standing up for national anthem not an offence, say legal experts - The Times of India

 

[nForce]

@nForce
Not standing up for national anthem not an offence, say legal experts - The Times of India

It is advisable to do so. If someone is doing that on purpose, to show disrespect, then it is. It is the intention that matters.
If you are not physically disabled, and you are not standing up, then you are not only disrespecting the National Anthem, but also all those around you who are standing. Someone wants to be a part of a society, try to be social.

Again, why should foreigners be expected to participate in Nationalism of India? Provide a legal justification.

Not the matter of discussion here.

 

[kasper95]

@nForce


Not standing up for national anthem not an offence, say legal experts - The Times of India

you are expected to stand up when rest are standing. there are some basic manners which may not be against law if you don't follow it.

 

[deepak.chauhan2312]

first of all it should not run in movie theaters but If it is running then every Indian should stand up in respect and if he/she is not standing up then he/she is directly disrespecting India and He must be punished in every society irrespective of religion or race

 

[Harisudan]

I'm surprised to see this thread ran to 16 pages and still counting.. First of all be it Muslim or Hindu if he is a citizen of the country, then he should stand up whenever it is played.. As simple as that..
As others claim if he is a foreigner, it is all the more important that, you need to respect a country's national anthem if you are in that country for any purpose, in a public gathering.. Atleast if you can't understand the national anthem, you must definitely have the common sense to stand up when the whole crowd in the theatre is standing up at the end of the movie when a song is being played.. Without doing all these things foul crying at the end is not acceptable.. I mean why do you want to create a scene in a foreign country first of all..

PS : People over here think that, any small issue when it is getting branded under the word Muslim gets suddenly sensationalised in PDF, or even in India in the recent past.. Let me tell you all frankly, so far there was nothing against muslims going on in India and we all like to keep it that way only.. We always treat them as Indians first.. But some political shit heads are only looking at their religion before looking at their nationality..

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

first of all it should not run in movie theaters but If it is running then every Indian should stand up in respect and if he/she is not standing up then he/she is directly disrespecting India and He must be punished in every society irrespective of religion or race

Real question here is punished by whom? Its job of police and court to decide whether its crime and what punishment should be there for such people..job of common people is to inform police if they see any illegal activity. They have no right to act as moral police

 

[fallstuff]

The point seems to be Indian intolerant Hindus savor the moment to gang up on Muslims under any excuse, I am sure if these people were Hindus, these worked up Hindus would not have given a flying f... . Pretty soon we will hear that a Muslim person got beat up for jay walking in India of all the places !!!