Tamil Nadu doctor Alleges Religious Discrimination During Passport Verification

Christianez Ratna Kiruba, an Internal Medicine doctor from tamil Nadu, recently shared a troubling account on X  of alleged religious discrimination by a police officer who visited her home for passport verification. According to Kiruba's post, the officer refused to drink tea or coffee from the same vessels used by her family, citing their different religious backgrounds.

In her post, Kiruba described the incident, stating that when the officer identified that her family was Muslim, he declined to use the same utensils. Instead, her mother-in-law provided him with a slice of beverage in a separate glass bottle. Kiruba further noted that the officer left some of the drink in the bottle and asked her brother-in-law to finish it before leaving. She expressed her shock and trauma over the incident, calling it a painful example of religious discrimination.

“This was the first discriminatory experience that I have witnessed,” Kiruba wrote. “I think South india has coddled me too much. The North really shows the inequalities of India.”

Her post has garnered significant attention, with over a million views, and has resonated with many who have shared similar experiences. Some users reflected on changes in societal norms, contrasting their own experiences of religious harmony and shared cultural practices.

Kiruba, who is married to a Muslim man, emphasized that while the officer had the right to refuse the tea or coffee, his request for her brother-in-law to finish the leftover drink was inappropriate and unacceptable.

The incident has sparked conversations about religious tolerance and respect in india, highlighting ongoing issues of discrimination and the need for greater sensitivity in interactions involving diverse communities.
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Subashini

28/08/2024 05:05 PM