कुछ समय पहले अमेरिकी न्यूज चैनल सीएनएन ने काशी को ‘मुर्दों का शहर’ बताया है। सीएनएन ने अपने नए शो ‘बिलिवर’ का टीजर अपने टि्वटर अकाउंट पर पोस्ट किया है। इस टीजर में चैनल ने काशी को ‘मुर्दो का शहर’ बताते हुए इस शो के बारे में बताया था। इस छह हिस्सों की सीरिज को धार्मिक स्कॉलर और आध्यात्मिक जिज्ञासु रेजा असलान होस्ट करेंगे। लेकिन सीएनएन के लिए यह ट्वीट गलत दाव पड़ गया। सीएनएन के इस ट्वीट के खिलाफ भारतीय समेत दुनिया भर के हिंदू भड़क गए है। तुलसी गबार्ड के अलावा रिपब्लिकन पार्टी जुड़े हिंदुओं ने भी इसका विरोध किया है।
2/ I am very disturbed that CNN is using its power and influence to increase people’s misunderstanding and fear of Hinduism.
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
3/ CNN on Sunday aired the first episode of a new series called “Believer” hosted by Reza Aslan. For this episode, Aslan apparently sought..
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
4/ to find sensationalist and absurd ways to portray Hinduism. Aslan and CNN didn’t just throw a harsh light on a sect of wandering ascetics
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
5/ to create shocking visuals—as if touring a zoo—but repeated false stereotypes about caste, karma and reincarnation that Hindus have been
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
6/ combating tirelessly. CNN promotional materials and trailers that included a scene showing a group of Hindus under a caption
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
7/ “CANNIBALS,” perpetuated bizarre and ugly impressions of Hindus and their religion. CNN knows well that sensational, even false reporting
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
8/ about religions only fosters ignorance that can lead to terrible consequences. Indeed, Hindus are still reeling after witnessing terrible
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
9/ hate crimes in the last few weeks. Our nation celebrates religious pluralism and diversity. CNN must do more to foster greater respect
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
10/ for people of different religions. It is my sincere hope that CNN and Aslan will engage with the Hindu community moving forward
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
11/ to resolve the pain and outrage that the “Believer” episode on Hinduism has engendered in the community.
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
