AI Image Provokes Caste Backlash in Madhya Pradesh Village
An AI‑generated image circulated on social media recently sparked violent caste tensions in a village in Madhya Pradesh. A video accompanying the image showed Purushottam Kushwaha washing Anuj Pandey’s feet and apologizing publicly to the Brahmin community — a ritual forced upon him following local outrage.
The visuals inflamed existing caste faultlines, with community members accusing Kushwaha of insulting Brahmins. The humiliation was so intense that authorities report the youth ultimately had no choice but to comply. Police say they are treating the case seriously and have initiated preventive measures to maintain law and order in the area.
Local activists and human rights observers warn this incident underscores how digital imagery can reignite deep social divisions, giving ideological scapegoats tools to impose age-old hierarchies. They urge stricter oversight on AI content and faster legal recourse for vulnerable grou
AI Image Provokes Caste Backlash in Madhya Pradesh Village
