Despite a call for action from various corners of the country, mob-lynchings have seen a rise in the recent past. The recent 'Not In My Name' protests too opposed the whole mob mindset and demanded justice. Taking this further, actress Swara Bhasker has put up an online petition calling for enactment of the Maanav Suraksha Kanoon (
MASUKA
).
In her petition (which you can sign
here), Swara writes, "A 16-year old Junaid, died in his brother’s lap on a railway platform. He was beaten and stabbed to death by a mob, and was called a "beef-eater"and an "anti-national" by the assailants. Every time I read about a new case of mob lynching, my head hangs in shame. I am a proud
Indian
and have always believed that our country’s strength lies in its diversity and acceptance of different cultures, religions and languages. But the recent newspaper headlines are making me feel that the social fabric of our country, the very core of our national identity is under threat."
Calling for making lynching a non-bailable offence and prescribing strict punishment for those involved, the actress has also demanded a national helpline to report vigilante violence and a ban on cow vigilante groups. "It’s time for PM
Modi to walk his talk. The youth of this nation elected the first PM born after independence. We want him to preserve our social independence," she concludes.
Watch what she has to say:
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