Introduction: One Nation, Unequal Laws?
In a democracy, the idea of equal justice for all forms the bedrock of civil rights. Yet, when we witness repeated instances of selective outrage, lopsided arrests, and digital witch-hunting, we are forced to ask: Are there two laws in one India?
The recent arrest of Sharmistha, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments on social media, has once again ignited a nationwide debate. But what is this debate really about?
Is it about her post? Is it about religious sentiments? Or is it about a bigger hypocrisy in how our institutions respond to Hindu versus non-Hindu sentiments?
Let’s dive deep, with complete context, evidence, and socio-political analysis.
1. Who is Sharmistha and What Happened?
Sharmistha is a young law student studying in Pune. She was active on Instagram, expressing views around current topics, including Operation Sindoor.
According to reports, she was replying to abusive comments sent from Pakistan-based profiles. In her rebuttal, she allegedly posted something that some Muslim users found offensive.
She:
- Deleted the post
- Apologized publicly
- Yet still was
- Arrested, taken into judicial custody, and targeted in a social media hate campaign.
2. The Timeline: From Trolls to Trial
- She was trolled from across the border.
- She reacted emotionally.
- Her comment was screenshot, circulated, and politicized.
- An FIR was filed by Wajahat Khan of the Rasshidi Foundation.
- She was arrested in Kolkata by police who traveled 1500 km.
- Sent to judicial custody until June 13.
Meanwhile, her opponents abused her, used vulgar language, made rape threats — yet no legal action was initiated against them.
3. The Real Issue: Hypocrisy in Handling Faith-Based Sentiments
Why is it that when Hindu Gods are abused on TV debates, in films, or on social media, very few arrests happen?
Why was no one jailed for mocking Mahadev, Shree Krishna, or Devi Kaali in the past?
Why are Hindu voices silenced while Islamic sentiment is protected with immediate legal action?
This is not a question of religion. This is a question of legal parity, public fairness, and national consistency.
4. Message to the Muslim Community: Equal Standards Please
When Nupur Sharma spoke on TV, she received death threats, rape threats, and a fatwa.
She had to be given Y+ Security.
Now, when Sharmistha is arrested after deleting her post and apologizing, why isn’t the matter over?
Why is selective extremism normalized? Why aren’t Muslim clerics or trolls questioned for their response?
If hurt sentiments demand FIRs, let it apply equally — irrespective of religion.
5. Message to Hindus: Stop Being Passive
Hindus have normalized silence. When Mahadev, Shree Ram, or Hindu symbols are insulted on public platforms, no serious outrage follows.
Social media noises for 2-3 days aren’t enough. There’s no legal follow-up, no protests, no FIRs, no convictions.
As the video said:
“Your hands are painted with mehendi, your mouth filled with curd, and your stomach only craves biryani.”
Time to change that.
6. Message to the Government: Law Must Look the Same for All
Whether it’s BJP, TMC, or Congress — the law should not be electorally biased.
A 22-year-old girl being jailed for replying to a troll is not national strength, it is national embarrassment.
If someone insults Islam and gets jailed, fine. But if someone insults Hindus, and goes scot-free, then we have a problem.
UAPA, 295A, 153A — all must be applied equally.
7. The Bigger Picture: Operation Sindoor, BJP vs TMC, and Political Optics
Some say the Sharmistha case is now being used to polarize Bengali votes. With BJP leaders speaking out, the party is trying to frame this as:
“Hindu girls are jailed, but TMC protects religious extremists.”
Whether that strategy works or not is secondary. But using young individuals as pawns in political warfare is a dangerous precedent.
8. What Happens Next?
- Sharmistha is likely to be released soon.
- Court proceedings will continue.
- No action has been taken yet against those who threatened or abused her.
Public pressure is key. The current social media campaign #JusticeForSharmistha and #EqualLawForAll must grow.
Conclusion: Bharat Needs a Single Law for All Faiths
Justice must never wear a religious badge.
It must speak with one voice — equal, firm, and unbiased.
Whether it is Nupur Sharma or Sharmistha, what matters is not their religion, but their rights.
Selective outrage = systemic injustice. Digital mobs = national shame. Faith-based violence = terrorism.
Let the constitution decide, not the street. Let the law protect all, or it protects none.
Written by:
Guruji Sunil Chaudhary
Digital Success Coach | Rashtrawadi Sanatani | Truth-Seeker
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