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Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.

Religion, politics and pigs all came together in a Delhi neighbourhood recently, such that it would leave one scratching their head. According to the report, Hindu families in Tri Nagar—home to over 70 Muslim households—were worshipping pigs, often caged, alongside images of Varaha, the boar-headed Hindu deity.

Was it simply an act of devotion or a not-so-subtle political message to Muslim families? The debate is unfolding on social media.

Both sides, unsurprisingly, have their own accounts. The Hindu families maintain that it is an expression of belief. Residents from the Muslim community, however, allege that the act is provocative, pointing out that pigs are given Muslim names such as Sultan or Abdul.

It’s tragic that Varaha, whose story is about saving the earth and restoring cosmic order, is being turned into something ridiculously petty. A story that once spoke of saving the world is now being........

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