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2024-05-03 19:42:00 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CBA5039D16E06EDE7E92BD7437C2037CDF9F5DE590AD5D3BEC1D7A7BA86DE0AC
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Original Note:
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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