Netizens fume over ‘Maa Kali artwork work’ shared by Ukraine Defense Ministry

On Sunday (April 30), the official Twitter internet web page of the Ministry of Defense kicked up a difficulty after it posted artwork work which seemingly depicted Goddess Kali in an objectionable technique.

“Work of art,” it talked about in a tweet. The ‘Defense of Ukraine’ cope with moreover posted an illustration of the Hindu deity, whereby Goddess Kali was confirmed having an ‘upskirt moment’ very similar to Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe.

Social media prospects have been aghast on the reality that the official cope with of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry chosen to mock Hindu religious beliefs with none provocation. The artwork work bore an uncanny resemblance to the Hindu deity on the subject of the blue pores and pores and skin shade, wreath of skulls and the on a regular basis ‘tongue struck out’ pose.

Screengrab of the Defense of Ukraine

“Shame on you for making such cartoons and insulting our faith! Utterly disgusting attempt,” tweeted one shopper.

Shame on you for making such cartoons and insulting our faith! Utterly disgusting attempt

— Sanskar Rao🇮🇳 (@SanskarBarot) April 30, 2023

“I am absolutely appalled to see the Ukrainian defence handle mocking Maa Kali, a revered Hindu goddess. This is a gross display of insensitivity and ignorance. I urge them to take down the offensive content and issue an apology. Respect for all religions and beliefs is paramount,” wrote one Sudhanshu Singh.

I’m utterly appalled to see the Ukrainian defence cope with mocking Maa Kali, a revered Hindu goddess. This is a gross present of insensitivity and ignorance. I urge them to take down the offensive content material materials and problem an apology. Respect for all religions and beliefs is paramount.…

— Sudhanshu Singh (@sudhansh6359) April 30, 2023

One Rohit Kaushik remarked, “Utterly shameful that an arm of the national government is indulging in such insensitive activities. You will lose whatever little credibility you have. Utterly shameful conduct.”

Utterly shameful that an arm of the nationwide authorities is indulging in such insensitive actions. You will lose irrespective of little credibility you could possibly have. Utterly shameful conduct..@DefenceU

— Rohit Kaushik (यूरेशिया वाले) 🚩🚩 (@Rohit_kaushik2) April 30, 2023

Another shopper often known as upon Twitter assist to intervene for mocking religious sentiments. “Officially this must be condemned and strict action taken against this person/institution,” he talked about.

@TwitterAssist @DrSJaishankar , kindly take uncover. This cope with is mocking our deity. Officially this ought to be condemned and strict movement taken in the direction of this explicit particular person/intitution

— Muktanshu (@muktanshu) April 30, 2023

Popular Twitter shopper ‘Levina’ wrote, “Absolutely Hinduphobic‼️ @MEAIndia I hope India takes action against Ukrainian Defence’s post. This is the most preposterous post I have ever seen posted by a Govt agency.”

Absolutely HlNDUPHOBlC‼️ @MEAIndia I hope India takes movement in the direction of Ukrainian Defence’s publish. This might be essentially the most preposterous publish I’ve ever seen posted by a Govt firm. 👎

— Levina🇮🇳 (@LevinaNeythiri) April 30, 2023

Ukraine Defense Ministry has since deleted the offensive tweet.

In June remaining 12 months, Opindia had compiled a whole of 21 conditions when celebrities, politicians, journalists, and kinds mocked Hindu Gods and traditions and managed to get away with it.

Note: The article has been updated.