Goa Police File FIR Against YouTuber for Remarks on Patron Saint St. Francis Xavier
YouTuber’s remarks on Goa’s patron saint: FIR filed, Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti apologises
The Indian Express
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YouTuber Gautam Khattar has been booked by Goa Police for allegedly making derogatory remarks about St. Francis Xavier during an event in Vasco. The incident has sparked outrage among the Christian community and opposition parties, leading to demands for his arrest and an apology from the event's organizers, the Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti.
- 01Gautam Khattar is accused of making derogatory remarks about St. Francis Xavier, Goa's patron saint.
- 02A complaint was filed by a Congress leader, leading to an FIR for hurting religious sentiments.
- 03The Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti, which organized the event, has apologized for Khattar's comments.
- 04Opposition parties are demanding strict action against Khattar and accountability from the event organizers.
- 05St. Francis Xavier is a revered figure in Goa, with a significant historical and cultural legacy.
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Goa Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against YouTuber Gautam Khattar for allegedly making derogatory remarks about St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, during the 'Bhagwan Parshuram Janmotsav' event in Vasco. The complaint was lodged by Peter D’Souza, president of the Cortalim block Congress committee, who stated that Khattar's comments hurt the sentiments of the Christian community and disturbed communal harmony in the state. The Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti, which organized the event, distanced itself from Khattar's remarks and issued an apology, emphasizing their commitment to communal harmony. Opposition parties, including the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee and the Aam Aadmi Party, condemned Khattar's statements, calling for immediate action and accountability for all involved. They expressed concerns that such remarks threaten the longstanding communal harmony in Goa, which is known for its diverse cultural and religious fabric. St. Francis Xavier, referred to as 'Goencho Saib', arrived in Goa in 1542 and is revered for his missionary work, with his remains housed at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa since 1624.
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The incident could exacerbate tensions between religious communities in Goa and impact the state's communal harmony.
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