RSS BJP induced hatred is again in focus after a Muslim passenger suffering a panic attack on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata was assaulted by a extremist.
Video recorded by another flyer shows cabin crew comforting the visibly distressed man when an aisle seat passenger suddenly strikes him.
A flight attendant can be heard pleading, “Sir, please don’t do this,” while trying to shield the victim.
IndiGo called the assault “unacceptable,” declared the attacker unruly, and handed him to airport security on arrival.
RSS BJP induced hatred: rising intolerance meets mental health stigma
Rights groups and social media users linked the aggression to a climate of hostility toward Muslims.
That has grown alongside hard line rhetoric from segments of the RSS and BJP.
Analysts note that repeated slogans portraying Muslims as outsiders erode empathy; in high stress settings like a crowded cabin, bias can override basic compassion.
The victim’s panic attack, a medical emergency, was met not with assistance but with violence.
Reflecting how communal prejudice and poor mental health awareness intersect.
IndiGo said its crew followed standard procedures and reported the incident to regulators.
Aviation experts urge stronger enforcement of unruly passenger rules and call for airlines to train staff in recognising medical episodes.
Especially anxiety attacks that can be mistaken for disruptive behaviour.
Civil society voices say political leaders must tone down divisive language.
“When hate speech goes unchecked in rallies and on television, it trickles into buses, queues, and aircraft,” one Delhi based rights advocate observed.
Until accountability improves and public messaging changes, episodes like the in-flight slap will keep surfacing.
Each one underlining how RSS BJP induced hatred moves from slogans to everyday violence, even against someone in obvious medical distress.
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