The term has been popularised by radical Hindu fringe groups who accuse Muslim men of participating in a conspiracy to turn Hindu women from their religion by seducing them. When the video was first shared online, Singh was deemed a “role model” for all Indians, and his story was carried in many mainstream Indian publications. Police officials working with him have said that he has received threats to his life, and now has been sent on leave. Another BJP MLA Rajkumar Thukral said that this was an attempt by the man to hurt the feelings of the Hindu community. “We don’t go to mosques because we don’t have the right to go there,” he added.

Source: Pakistan Today May 30, 2018 17:03 UTC