Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Ministers Back Muslim Vendor in 'Food Jihad' Row

Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Ministers Back Muslim Vendor in 'Food Jihad' Row

A Muslim vendor from Andhra Pradesh faced harassment at the Samakka Saralamma Jatara festival in Telangana after being confronted by right-wing YouTubers over allegations related to “food jihad.” The incident, which involved public questioning and demands for proof of citizenship, led to widespread condemnation and expressions of solidarity from political leaders and the public. Andhra Pradesh ministers, including Nara Lokesh, publicly supported…

NDA allies back Muslim vendor, blunt right-wing ‘food jihad’ campaign in AP

The controversy arose after a right-wing YouTube channel, Tejaswi News, accused the vendors of engaging in what it termed “food jihad”, alleging that the kova buns they were selling at the tribal fair were prepared with substandard ingredients and were being deliberately marketed at a ‘Hindu’ gathering.

AP ministers back Muslim vendor harassed over ‘food jihad’ claims at Telangana festival

Andhra Pradesh ministers have come out in support of a Muslim vendor who was confronted by Hindu right wing YouTubers during the recent Samakka Saralamma Jatara in Telangana, emphasising that such divisive and communal behaviour has no place in Telugu society. Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT Nara Lokesh expressed solidarity with the vendor, identified as Vali, stating, “Dear Brother Vali, I am deeply sorry that you had to endure thi…