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A Quite appalling and desperate attempt at gaining notorietyMUMBAI: Here comes chapter II of Hitler's Cross. A dealer in bedspreads has named his latest line, Nazi Collection. His booklet says Nazi stands for ‘New Arrival Zone of India', but the Fuhrer's hooked cross next to the word leaves no doubt about his intention.
Graphic designer Mehernooz Damani, a Jew, was handed the booklet when he went to Mulund's Nirmal Lifestyle mall on Thursday. "It really hurt me and I called the dealer, Kapilkumar Todi, and requested him to change the name," said Damani.
Graphic designer Mehernooz Damani, a Jew, was handed the booklet when he went to Mulund's Nirmal Lifestyle mall on Thursday. "It really hurt me and I called the dealer, Kapilkumar Todi, and requested him to change the name," said Damani.
When Todi refused to do so, Damani contacted the Jewish Council of India, which is seeking legal opinion.
Last year, a restaurant in Khargar in Navi Mumbai called itself Hitler's Cross and attracted widespread condemnation. The restaurateur was forced to change the name after Jews across the world criticised it.
Todi knows about the Khargar case but is unconcerned about the fallout of his actions. When TOI contacted Todi on Saturday, he said he had decided on the name because "that's what came to my mind". Asked if he knew about the criticism faced by the restaurant, he said, "I am aware of it but it really does not matter to me who feels bad about it."
Chairman of the Indian Jewish Federation Jonathan Solomon said that his community would lodge a strong protest against this and the matter would be taken up seriously by Jews around the world. "We Jews believe that the best part of living in India is that it is a country that has never ridiculed us or harmed us," he added.
IPS officer turned lawyer Y P Singh said that Hitler's cross is banned in Germany but there is no such law in India. Asked if Todi can be arrested for hurting the sentiments of Jews, he said Sections 153A and 295A of the IPC, which deal with promoting enmity and hurting religious feelings of a community, can be applied in this case.
Zonal DCP Nitikesh Kaushik too said action can be taken against Todi for instigating hatred between communities. However, he added that the police will have to balance it with the right to freedom of expression.
Lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani opined that Todi's action is punishable as it has offended the sentiments of the Jewish community and has clearly violated the IPC.
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Last year, a restaurant in Khargar in Navi Mumbai called itself Hitler's Cross and attracted widespread condemnation. The restaurateur was forced to change the name after Jews across the world criticised it.
Todi knows about the Khargar case but is unconcerned about the fallout of his actions. When TOI contacted Todi on Saturday, he said he had decided on the name because "that's what came to my mind". Asked if he knew about the criticism faced by the restaurant, he said, "I am aware of it but it really does not matter to me who feels bad about it."
Chairman of the Indian Jewish Federation Jonathan Solomon said that his community would lodge a strong protest against this and the matter would be taken up seriously by Jews around the world. "We Jews believe that the best part of living in India is that it is a country that has never ridiculed us or harmed us," he added.
IPS officer turned lawyer Y P Singh said that Hitler's cross is banned in Germany but there is no such law in India. Asked if Todi can be arrested for hurting the sentiments of Jews, he said Sections 153A and 295A of the IPC, which deal with promoting enmity and hurting religious feelings of a community, can be applied in this case.
Zonal DCP Nitikesh Kaushik too said action can be taken against Todi for instigating hatred between communities. However, he added that the police will have to balance it with the right to freedom of expression.
Lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani opined that Todi's action is punishable as it has offended the sentiments of the Jewish community and has clearly violated the IPC.
Mr Bagel: Lets see this for what it, is a grubby desperate attempt to gain media attention and notoriety. Expecting any one to believe that this 'branding campaign' was accidental has to lack any creditability.
Even the acronym "New Arrival Zone of India" is a clumsy attempt at trying to legitimize it as an 'innocent' mistake. The owner of this 'Branding' should be ashamed of themselves. But unfortunately for the owner there may well be lay the problem, it is quite apparent they have no shame.
Even the acronym "New Arrival Zone of India" is a clumsy attempt at trying to legitimize it as an 'innocent' mistake. The owner of this 'Branding' should be ashamed of themselves. But unfortunately for the owner there may well be lay the problem, it is quite apparent they have no shame.
References:
The Times of India: Hitler's cross on bedspread collection sparks protests
The Times of India: Hitler's cross on bedspread collection sparks protests
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