Why Islamist trolls shaming Shah Rukh, Zaheer for celebrating Diwali need to be exposed

NEW DELHI. Former Indian fast-bowler Zaheer Khan was attacked by Muslim zealouts after he took to his social media accounts and posted a picture with wife Sagarika Ghatge to wish everyone a Happy Diwali.

Wishing everyone a very Happy and prosperous Diwali! https://t.co/PAmidvuS9D

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) 1572185572000

So bad https://t.co/l9oFMxMpe5

— Sameer Khan (@SameerK39664638) 1572261724000

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan too faced the wrath of Islamists for posting a photo that showed his youngest son AbRam, wife Gauri Khan and himself sporting tilaks on their foreheads on the occasion of the festival of lights.

#HappyDiwali to everyone. May your lives be lit up and happy. https://t.co/3ppOAvhTmd

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 1572178154000

@iamsrk कितना भी कर लो.. संघीयो की नज़र में पाकिस्तानी और गद्दार ही रहोगे

— عاصم صديقي (@AsimSid88116210) 1572179044000

Heres why these intolerant Islamists and those shielding their fundamentalism need to be called out:
Islamist radicals get rabidly abusive when someone from their community shows respect for other religions. These radicals use secularism enshrined in our constitution to their advantage and convenience. For them, religion comes before the country.
They have no issues when people from other religions celebrate Eid, but they get abusive and aggressive when Diwali or Holi is celebrated with same fervour by people who follow their religion.
A true religion is one that allows its followers the freedom to choose, coexist and respect other religions. No religion should be so weak or fragile that it cannot withstand other religions.
What one fails to understand is why are these Islamists living in a plural country like India if they hate other religions so much. If they dont seek inclusiveness, its best if they go and live in a country run under Sharia law. People with such communal filth in their minds disturb peaceful atmosphere in India.
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