MiT R.SHAH

Professional Photographer, Cinematographer.
social worker.
help the Helpless.
Jain❤

[Arpit Shah @arpitsinger]

You chose #Jain_Jihad. Not Society Dispute. Not Common Area Concern. Jihad.

That word was not chosen accidentally. It was chosen to trigger. To provoke. To cast a peaceful community ; one whose entire religious identity is built on Ahimsa .. as an aggressor. As a threat.

Jains do not have armies. They do not have political militias. Their monks do not carry weapons — they do not even carry shoes. Using the word "Jihad" for white paint on a footpath is not criticism. It is targeted communal incitement. Now, the actual complaint — let's address it point by point.

1. "Permanent white oil paint"

This is either a factual error or a deliberate exaggeration — and given the hashtag you chose, it is worth asking which one.

The paint used on pathways is traditionally the same category of material used in whitewashing walls across India for centuries. It is water-permeable, non-toxic, and weathers off naturally within a few months without any manual removal. Look at your own photographs carefully. The existing tiles beneath the paint are completely intact. No surface has been damaged. No structure has been altered. What you are showing the world is a white strip on a footpath — not a construction, not a permanent installation, not a takeover.

2. "Religious practice forced on us by altering common space"

Let us look at what is actually in your photographs. There is a white painted strip on a walking pathway. That is all.

- No road has been blocked.
- No gate has been locked.
- No signage excludes any resident.
- No structure has been built.
- No community has been prevented from using the space.

The pathway remains fully accessible to every resident of every faith. The paint does not demand anything of you. It does not require you to follow any religious practice. It does not ask you to change your diet, your dress, your schedule, or your beliefs.

3. The practical benefits — which every resident shares

Setting aside the religious dimension entirely, this practice has real, demonstrable benefits that are available to all residents regardless of faith:

Cooler surface temperature: White surfaces reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it. In Maharashtra summers, where ground temperatures on dark surfaces can exceed 55–60°C, a white-painted walking path is measurably cooler underfoot. This benefits elderly residents, children, and anyone who walks barefoot — Jain or otherwise.

Inhibits algae and moss growth: Lime-based paint has natural antimicrobial properties. It prevents the growth of algae, moss, and slippery microorganisms on walking surfaces — making the path safer for everyone, particularly during monsoon season when wet surfaces become hazardous.

4. On being a "victim"

Victimhood is a serious claim. It deserves a serious standard. Victims of actual religious coercion face job loss, social exclusion, violence, displacement, destruction of property, and denial of basic rights. Communities across India — of many faiths — carry those wounds.

You are describing white paint on a footpath in a housing society. Calling yourself a victim of "Jain Jihad" for this does not just trivialize your own complaint — it trivializes the real suffering of genuine victims of communal violence and religious persecution. That is not a small thing.

A final word — on harmony,

Jains have lived in Maharashtra since centuries - They have funded hospitals, established educational institutions, contributed to trade, scholarship, and civic life. You responded with #Jain_Jihad and tagged a political party and a TV news channel. That tells us considerably more about the nature of this dispute than the photographs do.

Raising a legitimate housing society concern is your right. Weaponizing it with communal hashtags and media amplification is a choice..I hope you will choose differently next time.

#jainism

[MiT R.SHAH @shahmit43]

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[MiT R.SHAH @shahmit43]

જૈનો માટે બહુ મોટો તપ એટલે વવર્ષીતપનું પારણું આવી રહ્યું છે

આમ જૈનો મોટો વરઘોડો, જોરદાર ડેકોરેશન, જોરદાર મહોત્સવ સાથે આ તપનાં મહોત્સવને ઉજવે છે
પણ
દેશની પરિસ્થિતિને જોતા, કાશ્મીરમાં જે ખુબ દુઃખદ દ્રશ્ય નિર્માણ થયું છે

[MiT R.SHAH @shahmit43]

જૈનો માટે બહુ મોટો તપ એટલે વવર્ષીતપનું પારણું આવી રહ્યું છે

આમ જૈનો મોટો વરઘોડો, જોરદાર ડેકોરેશન, જોરદાર મહોત્સવ સાથે આ તપનાં મહોત્સવને ઉજવે છે
પણ
દેશની પરિસ્થિતિને જોતા, કાશ્મીરમાં જે ખુબ દુઃખદ દ્રશ્ય નિર્માણ થયું છે

[Arpit Shah @arpitsinger]

MUST LISTEN - Strong protest being lodged by Jains against destruction of ancient Jain Heritage at #Pawagadh under the guidance of Pujya Shri Jinpremvijayji maharaj at Collector's office in Surat #pavagadh #jain #jainism

[Akhil Bharat Krishi Go Seva Sangh @hira249]

@CPMumbaiPolice @DGPMaharashtra
@MahaDGIPR
@CMOMaharashtra
Illegal transportation & slaughtering of cow / bulls is mushroomed across State. Agony is Police, RTO, Highway police nor RTO initating seizure & action. Its volunteers risking life 2 save animal
See very recent seizure

[Jain Media @JainMedia]

Important Message For Indians Who Are Planning To Settle In Foreign Countries !

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia

#SaveAriha #bharatkibetiariha #germanchildservices #governmentofindia #narendramodi #pmoindia #drsjaishankar #jainmedia

[Jain Media @JainMedia]

Ariha Shah’s Mother Dhara Shah’s Appeal To PM Narendra Modi & MEA Dr S Jaishankar.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia

#SaveAriha #bharatkibetiariha #germanchildservices #governmentofindia #narendramodi #pmoindia #drsjaishankar #jainmedia

[Adv. Abhay Shah @AbhayShah11]

@narendramodi ji
Call to eliminate evils is truly inspiring.
Today, the proliferation of obscene, vulgar content on Social Media and OTT platforms leads to distorting the minds, bodies & souls of Hindustanis.
Loud & clear
let's say #QuitPerververtedContent from Hindustan

[Jain Media @JainMedia]

The Magic Of Shiri Movie Insults Jain Religion, Jain Diksha & Jain Muni Parampara ? Movie में जैन धर्म का अपमान ? Misleading & Wrong Presentation Of Jain Diksha!

#SayNoToTheMagicOfShiri ❌

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[Perfecting Youth Sessions @PY_Sessions]

BOYCOTT SERIES: THE MAGIC OF SHIRI🚫❌
#SayNoToTheMagicOfShiri #magicofshiri
@jiostudios @BirsaDasgupta #JyotiDeshpande #TanveerBookwala @Divyanka_T @namitdx @jaavedjaaferi @neelukohliactor @parmeetsethi

[Preetam Jain 18-412 @Preetamjain_62]

Despite Mahaveer Jayanti being a Public Holiday, still @TSEduDept conducting SSC exam on the very perticular day. So we kindly request the board to postpone the Exam . @SabithaindraTRS @KTRoffice @TelanganaCMO

[Save Antrikshji @savegiriraj]

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श्री अंतरीक्षजी तीर्थमें
कल रोड मार के
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हमला किया,
खून बहाया
शिर पर चोट आयी है
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*
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तुम पर लानत है ।

[Save Antrikshji @savegiriraj]

श्री अंतरीक्षजी तीर्थमें
देशके सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्णय का पालन करनेमें
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@rashtrapatibhvn
@narendramodi
@PMOIndia
@AmitShah
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@maha_governor
#JayAntarikshjiParshvanath

[🪷JR @Jainismrevival]

We want strict legal action against the law breakers, miscreants who forcibly broke the locks & are creating unrest. Threats & Violence is not a new thing at Shirpur, that's why the temple was locked for 42 years! 😑
(7)

[🪷JR @Jainismrevival]

This is how they have been brainwashing & instigating people with half truth half lies, while nothing of the Vedi inside temple is said in the Supreme Court order.
(4)

[Antarikshji Tirth @antarikshtirth]

#SaveAntrikshji #respectcourtorder
We require quick actions from @mygovindia .
@PMOIndia @narendramodi @rashtrapatibhvn @HMOIndia @AmitShah @SCofIndia
@CMOMaharashtra @mieknathshinde
@Dev_Fadnavis @DGPMaharashtra
@InfoWashim
@sanghaviharsh @MPLodha

[Antarikshji Tirth @antarikshtirth]

#SaveAntrikshji #RespectCourtOrder
Despite of order of supreme court of India, Shwetambers taking systematic steps to open Antrikshji Parshwnath Tirth for maintenance. Still violent peoples of Digambar section has broken locks and entered temple forcibly today.
@PMOIndia

[Mangal Prabhat Lodha @MPLodha]

We express our Gratitude to our Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s government which is committed to preserving and protecting the rights of Jain community over all their religious sites, including Sammed Shikhar Ji (1/2)

#sammedshikharji

[harsh shah @harsh_r_shah]

Watch live debate on giriraj at 8.30

Pujya ach ratnsundarsuri will be giving his statment

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