Actor Chetan Kumar defends tweet on Hindutva after release

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Kannada actor Chetan Kumar was recently released from prison after being arrested for allegedly promoting communal disharmony through a tweet. The tweet in question, posted on March 13, had mentioned "Hindutva" and received backlash from some quarters.

However, upon his release, Chetan Kumar stood by his tweet and defended his views on Hindutva. He stated that his tweet was not meant to incite communal tension, but was merely an expression of his beliefs. Kumar also expressed gratitude to his supporters and the media for covering his case.

Chetan Kumar's arrest sparked a debate about freedom of expression and the boundaries of social media discourse. Many people criticised the arrest, stating that it was an infringement on Kumar's right to express his opinion. The case is currently under investigation, and Chetan Kumar has been granted bail.