Vikrant Massey’s recent interaction with a Mumbai advocate has garnered attention amid a resurgence of controversy surrounding an old tweet of his. In the tweet from 2018, Massey shared an illustration featuring Goddess Sita expressing relief that she was kidnapped by Ravan rather than by Lord Ram’s devotees. This post resurfaced, sparking criticism and leading Massey to issue an apology for any offense caused.
The advocate, Ashutosh Dubey, who is associated with the Maharashtra BJP’s social media legal and advisory department, reached out to Vikrant Massey expressing disappointment over the tweet’s content.
He urged Massey to delete the tweet and issue an apology, emphasizing the importance of respecting Hindu beliefs.
Conversation with Vikrant:
Clear and loud!🔱🙏🚩 pic.twitter.com/u6DRYjT1CG— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY 🇮🇳 (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AdvAshutoshBJP) February 20, 2024
Massey responded promptly, explaining that the tweet’s context had been misunderstood and asserting that it was not intended to disparage Hinduism. He acknowledged the potential for misinterpretation and apologized to Dubey personally, promising to make a public apology as well.
In context to one of my Tweets way back in 2018, I’d like to say a few words:
It was never my intention to hurt, malign or disrespect the Hindu community.
But as I reflect in hindsight about a Tweet made in jest, I also release the distasteful nature of it. The same could…
— Vikrant Massey (@VikrantMassey) February 20, 2024
Subsequently, Massey publicly apologized for any hurt caused by the tweet, emphasizing that he never intended to disrespect the Hindu community. He expressed regret for the inclusion of the cartoon in his tweet and extended his apologies to anyone offended by his words.
Massey’s conversation with the advocate and his subsequent apology underscore his recognition of the need for sensitivity and respect toward religious sentiments.
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