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The Attacks on Rahman Reflect the Epidemic of Hate Speech in Our Society

When music composer A R Rahman speculated that his lack of offers was probably due to ‘communal’ attitudes, he was brutally trolled. Hew also did not get any support from the film industry, which collectively kept quiet. But Harsh Mander, peace and communal harmony activist, his “heart broke” for many reasons when he read Rahman’s statement. Rahman made only a gentle statement after eight years of discrimination. “A.R. Rahman is a person who represents I think the gentlest, most dignified kind of persona apart from being a formidable talent, he says in a podcast discussion with Sidharth Bhatia.” He adds, “isn't it sad that a person who composed Ma Tujhe Salaam has to now say, I love my country?” “I think it reflects a much larger problem of what is happening in our society because this is also a period where there is a kind of epidemic of hate speech,” he says. “I'm seeing India has normalized levels of hate speech that are terrifying and which can lead us into a situation of mass violence,” he says. “That’s how the Holocaust started, with words first.” Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews