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Religion
Uttar Pradesh Election Commission apologises for controversial 'Thank God Ram didn’t kill any minority' post
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 03:34 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission issued an apology after a social media post that thanked Lord Ram for not harming minorities sparked public outrage.
The Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) posted a message on its official social media handle that read, "Thank God Ram didn’t kill any minority." The wording, invoking a Hindu deity in a communal context, drew immediate criticism from political leaders, civil‑society groups and minority communities.
Within hours, the SEC removed the post and released a formal apology, stating that the content was inappropriate and did not reflect the commission’s neutral stance. The apology emphasized the body’s commitment to maintaining communal harmony and upholding the secular principles enshrined in the Constitution.
The incident has reignited debate over the use of religious symbolism by government agencies, especially in a state as demographically diverse as Uttar Pradesh. Observers note that while the SEC’s swift apology may mitigate immediate backlash, it also highlights the need for stricter guidelines on official communications.
No legal action has been reported so far, but the episode is likely to be examined by the state’s law‑enforcement and administrative oversight bodies to prevent similar lapses in the future.
Within hours, the SEC removed the post and released a formal apology, stating that the content was inappropriate and did not reflect the commission’s neutral stance. The apology emphasized the body’s commitment to maintaining communal harmony and upholding the secular principles enshrined in the Constitution.
The incident has reignited debate over the use of religious symbolism by government agencies, especially in a state as demographically diverse as Uttar Pradesh. Observers note that while the SEC’s swift apology may mitigate immediate backlash, it also highlights the need for stricter guidelines on official communications.
No legal action has been reported so far, but the episode is likely to be examined by the state’s law‑enforcement and administrative oversight bodies to prevent similar lapses in the future.