Why is Pratik Patel trending along with Bihar Police on social media?

Two contrasting trends in X are currently buzzing: "Shame on Bihar Police" and "We Stand with Pratik Patel." The controversy centers around some allegedly anti-Hindu tweets made by Pratik Patel, which has ignited a debate and on social media.

Pratik Patel, known on Twitter as a "Soldier of Tejashwi Yadav, Youth President All India Backward Class Federation, Bihar," has found himself at the heart of a social media storm. His tweet, which he claimed as a political commentary on the Hajipur elections, has been circulated on social media as anti-Hindu by a segment of social media users. These users, under the banner of "Shame on Bihar Police," are demanding that the authorities take swift action against Patel.

In contrast, the "We Stand with Pratik Patel" trend has emerged in his defense. Supporters argue that Patel's tweet was purely political and did not target any religious sentiments. They accuse his detractors of attempting to suppress his voice using the power dynamics prevalent in society.


Pratik Patel himself has responded to the controversy, stating, "Some hate-filled people are forcibly pressurizing the Bihar Police so that action is taken against me, whereas there is nothing in that tweet that would hurt anyone's religious sentiments. It was a political tweet on the Hajipur elections. Voices are being raised in my support from the entire country. I am thankful to all of you for this."

The Bihar Police, caught in the crossfire, are under immense pressure from both sides. On one hand, they face demands to arrest Patel for allegedly offensive remarks. On the other, they are being urged to protect freedom of speech and ensure that no unjust actions are taken against him.

As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how the Bihar Police will navigate this contentious issue and what impact it will have on the broader political landscape.