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2024-05-04 14:58:47 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 5908E0552CFFD3815C0ECFDA4E7668C788084839B1A37FBE182B7B2C6435B4EA
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The symbol is not a Swastika, but a Nazi "Hakenkreuz" which means 'hooked cross' in German. A Swastika is a Auspicious Symbol used in Hinduism, Jainism & Buddhism. Similar symbols are used all over asia. Calling the Hakenkreuz as Swastika is disrespect to indian culture. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210816-the-ancient-symbol-that-was-hijacked-by-evil
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