Protest : Denigration of Shri Ganesh by South African cartoonist Zapiro

Ashwin Krushnapaksha 10, Kaliyug Varsha 5115

Appeal to devout Hindus

Above cartoon denigrating Shri Ganesh has been drawn by South African cartoonist Jonathan “Zapiro” Shapiro. The cartoon, carried on Shapiro’s website on Sunday and in the Sunday Times, shows Shri Ganesh holding a cricket bat and money, while Cricket SA (CSA) CEO Haroon Lorgat, tied up on an altar, is about to be stabbed as a sacrifice to him by two CSA officials. This is nothing but an serious insult of the Hindu deity, which is worshipped billions of Hindus worldwide.

Now it is duty of all devout Hindus across the world to protest lawfully against this denigrating cartoon so that cartoonist Jonathan Zapiro Shapiro should withdraw this cartoon and tender unconditional apology to all Hindus for hurting their religious sentiments. All Hindus should also boycott all products featuring cartoons of Zapiro.

Devout Hindus can also send their lawful protests to concerned authorities through Comments Section.

The website link of cartoon : The Zapiro

Devout Hindus are protesting lawfully on following contact details Website : www.zapiro.com Email : [email protected] Twitter : http://twitter.com/zapiro Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zapiro/26065833579

Detailed news about the denigrating cartoon

Hindus outraged by Zapiro cartoon

Johannesburg : South African Hindu organisations are angry about a cartoon by Jonathan “Zapiro” Shapiro depicting their god of success, Lord Ganesha, The Star reported on Monday.

The organisations described the cartoon as a “flagrant disrespect and denigration of our glorious Hindu faith”.

The cartoon, carried on Shapiro’s website on Sunday and in the Sunday Times, shows Lord Ganesha holding a cricket bat and money, while Cricket SA (CSA) CEO Haroon Lorgat, tied up on an altar, is about to be stabbed as a sacrifice to him by two CSA officials.

The cartoon refers to the CSA agreeing to suspend Lorgat for the duration of India’s tour to South Africa after its hand was apparently forced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

According to the newspaper, the SA Hindu Dharma Sabha was expected to lay a formal complaint on Monday with the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.

Dharma Sabha president Ram Maharaj told The Star he had been inundated with calls from angry Hindus.

Maharaj reportedly said they wanted Zapiro to do what was right, and were willing to accept an apology.

The newspaper reported that SA Hindu Maha Sabha president Ashwin Trikamjee had said the cartoon showed a lack of respect for religious beliefs.

SA Tamil Federation head Pauline Naidoo echoed his sentiments.

Source : News24