Indian-Origin Man In Canada Loses Job Over Alleged 'Islamophobic' Views On Azan
An Indian-origin man living in Canada landed in hot soup for his allegedly provocative comments on the local government¡¯s decision to allow mosques to broadcast azaan or call to prayer.
An Indian-origin man living in Canada landed in hot soup for his allegedly provocative comments on the local government¡¯s decision to allow mosques to broadcast azaan or call to prayer.
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Brampton mayor Patrick Brown tweeted that Ontario's noise bylaw which had been passed in 1984 only had exemptions for church bells. However, the exemptions are now being extended to all faiths.
On April 30, Patrick Brown, the mayor of the city of Brampton, tweeted, "Our noise by law originally passed in 1984 only included an exemption for Church bells. It will now include all faiths within the permitted hours & decibel levels. The Muslim community can proceed with the sunset azaan because it¡¯s 2020 & we treat all faiths equally..."
Our noise by law originally passed in 1984 only included an exemption for Church bells. It will now include all faiths within the permitted hours & decibel levels. The Muslim community can proceed with the sunset azan because it¡¯s 2020 & we treat all faiths equally. #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/WGPmf8fA5b
¡ª Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) April 30, 2020
To which the Indian-origin man named Ravi Hooda wrote, "What's next? Separate lanes for camel & goat riders, allowing the slaughter of animals at home in the name of sacrifice, bylaw requiring all women to cover themselves from head to toe in tents to appease the piece fools for votes."
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Ravi Hooda, who since deleted the tweet and changed his Twitter profile to private, is a real estate agent and immigration consultant.
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Soon after Hooda¡¯s derogatory views went viral, Twitter users pointed out that he was an executive school council member at the Macville Public School located in the city of Bolton.
People complained about the tweet to the Peel District School Board as Hooda was the school council chair for the Macville Public School in Bolton City. The principal of the school uploaded a statement on the Peel school website on Tuesday, notifying that Hooda had been removed from the school council.
This guy's is also apart of the school council at @MacvillePS. @PeelSchools can you look into this ? pic.twitter.com/MNKweN5C1L
¡ª NA (@UmungiNa) May 4, 2020
Here's what people had to say:
#1
Indo Canadian #DoltRight @ravihooda launches a vitriolic tirade against Muslims and is handed his ass on a platter. Good on Canada and his employer @REMAXca for not putting up with bigotry. Sad thing is comments such as these are routine in India but thankfully not ok in Canada. https://t.co/31w4JFEfCZ
¡ª Rupa Subramanya (@rupasubramanya) May 6, 2020
#2
A Sanghi Ravi Hooda who lives in Canada was spewing venom against Muslims.
¡ª Arisha Bukhari (@bukhari_arisha) May 6, 2020
Ravi was terminated for his spreading hatred and Islamophobia in Canada.
This is how civilized society take action against hatemongers. pic.twitter.com/QHjyZ9Bmo4
#3
Thank you #peelschools for teaching Ravi Hooda a lesson. Hate preachers like him really need to be taught a lesson. He thought he can say whatever he wants and hide under "freedom of speech". THANK YOU #remaxcanada for firing him as well. https://t.co/3fhebjSwUv
¡ª ChaiLatt¨¦(ssara)? (@thenorthaspoken) May 6, 2020
#4
I hope bhakts will now realise that islamophobia is really a problem.
¡ª Pragya Uike (@PragyaUike) May 6, 2020
When UAE was terminating it¡¯s employees, they thought it¡¯s because it is an Islamic country.
What excuse are they gonna give for Canada? #Islamophobic #Canada https://t.co/5Kc2dpOq8a
"Today, we were made aware of a disturbing, Islamophobic tweet that was written and shared by a member of our parent community. We immediately conducted an investigation into the matter, as the content is a clear contravention of the Peel District School Board's Safe and Accepting Schools Policy 48. As a result, the individual is being removed from the role of School Council Chair and will not be able to participate on School Council, in any capacity," the Macville Public School principal informed.
.@REMAXca agent and Registered Certified Immigration Consultant Ravi Hooda is upset that Brampton is giving mosques the same noise by-law exemptions as churches. In Mississauga, a nightly call to prayer during Ramadan has become a focal point for anti-Muslim hatred. 1/ pic.twitter.com/exzFIzSC6B
¡ª Canadian Anti-Hate Network (@antihateca) May 2, 2020
The Canadian branch of RE/MAX, a real estate company, was also dragged into the controversy as Hooda had indicated on his website he was associated with the company. Remax Canada took cognizance of the matter and responded saying that Hooda had been terminated.
Responding to a tweet from the Anti-Hate Network, RE/MAX tweeted, "We do not share nor support the views of Mr. Hooda. We can confirm he has been terminated and is no longer affiliated with RE/MAX..." However, it is not clear when Hooda was terminated from RE/MAX.
