A latest incident in Bengaluru has sparked a heated debate on-line as residents have launched a crowdfunding marketing campaign to boost Rs 30,000 for an auto driver who was arrested for allegedly abusing feminine passengers. Whereas supporters of the marketing campaign argue that it’s a gesture of justice and compassion, critics have expressed outrage, claiming that it sends the incorrect message to society.
Studies point out that Muthuraj, the accused, will want Rs 30,000 for authorized charges. Some customers on X supplied to crowdfund his authorized bills, which has sparked sturdy criticism for supporting somebody accused of assaulting a lady.
“So #Kannada warriors are crowdfunding for a felony who assaulted a younger scholar? Utilizing regional pleasure to justify such felony acts is troubling!”>Sure, #India,” a consumer commented. One other one wrote, “One can nonetheless be empathetic to an auto driver in some ways. Enrol him in anger administration class. He most likely would possibly want counselling, so assist him get that, however doing this crowdfunding will make him or anybody extra doubtless to do that & play sympathy playing cards, with some even misusing it.”
“Apparently they’re crowdfunding to cowl the 30k high-quality for the courageous auto driver who stood up for kannada pleasure,” one other one sarcastically wrote.
“Crowdfunding help for his ₹30,000 authorized charges has raised questions on justice, equity, and linguistic bias. Ought to he bear the burden alone? #BengaluruIncident,” a consumer questioned.
Final week, a video of the accused harassing ladies passengers in his auto rickshaw went viral. One lady claimed he grabbed her cellphone and slapped her after she canceled the trip due to a change in plans. He was arrested by Bengaluru police later that day.
“India is doomed to go to sleep individuals like viral cab driver who took stand for nation is being harassed and kanadiga auto driver who slapped a lady is supported by crowdfunding.. those that take stand for nation like
@ElvishYadav are harassed by pretend circumstances..god bless india,” a consumer commented.
