In the case of Columbus statues, the reactions have ranged from benign neglect to silent support to active praise. In the case of Babri Masjid, there was near universal condemnation.

News Reports

George Floyd protests: Protestors bring down statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond, behead Columbus statue in Boston

OpIndia Staff - 10 June, 2020

Statue of Christopher Columbus demolished by mob protesting against killing of George Floyd in The United States

News Reports

ISIS supporters rejoice at violent riots in America, claiming them to be ‘divine payback for the treatment of Muslims’

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2020

Pro-ISIS supporters are expressing their joy over the violent riots across several American cities on the Telegram app, says a report.

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George Floyd case: Solidarity posts by social media users backfire as crucial information gets lost under the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2020

Social Media users on Instagram shared black images with #BlackLivesMatter and #BLM to express their solidarity with Black victims of racial discrimination

Entertainment

Pre independence slavery genes? Kangana Ranaut questions Bollywood’s silence on Palghar Sadhu lynching as they voice solidarity over #BlackLivesMatter

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2020

Even as celebrities voice their solidarity and put up social media campaign on #BlackLivesMatter, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has questioned their silence on the Palghar Sadhu lynching.

News Reports

Communists in Kolkata burn US President Donald Trump’s effigy, raise slogans against his govt over the killing of George Floyd

OpIndia Staff - 2 June, 2020

The Kolkata police confirmed that the protest which lasted for about 15 minutes did not disrupt traffic movement, as only a few vehicles were plying the streets at that hour.

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