Cyber Complaint Filed Against Singer Chinmayi Over Tweet Row

Cyber Complaint Filed Against Singer Chinmayi Sripaada Over Controversial Epstein Tweet: Outraging Hindu Sentiments Alleged

Hyderabad, February 3, 2026: Playback singer and voice artist Chinmayi Sripaada finds herself at the center of a fresh controversy after a cyber complaint was lodged against her for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments through a tweet comparing protections for spiritual leaders to those for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The complaint, registered on February 3 with reference number 21902801467 on the cybercrime portal, accuses the singer of violating BNS Sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) and 302 (related provisions under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). Complainant Siddharth Ghosh claimed that Chinmayi’s February 1 reply on X (formerly Twitter) drew an offensive parallel between Hindu devotional singers (bhajan performers) and pedophiles like Epstein, implying hypocrisy in how society shields certain “godmen.”

The tweet in question was a reply to a post discussing moral bankruptcy and generalizations. Chinmayi reportedly wrote: “If Epstein had been dharmic singing Bhajans, looks like he’d have been the next Babaji and this country would have celebrated him.” Critics interpreted this as a derogatory comparison equating revered Hindu spiritual figures or devotional singers with the notorious Epstein, known for his crimes involving underage girls.

Hindu IT Cell, a group focused on protecting Dharma legally, amplified the issue by sharing the complaint acknowledgment on X and calling for stricter action. They described Chinmayi as an “ultra-woke self-loathing feminist” and vowed to pursue the matter further, stating she would get opportunities “in courts and prison” to address her alleged desperation for relevance.

As of now, no FIR has been registered, and no arrest has taken place. Complaints filed via the national cybercrime portal undergo preliminary review by police authorities before escalation. Sources indicate the matter remains under assessment.

Divided Reactions in Telugu Film and Social Circles

The incident has sparked polarized responses:

• Critics from the Telugu film industry and some social media users celebrated the complaint, viewing Chinmayi’s comment as part of a pattern of anti-Hindu or provocative statements.
• Supporters defended it as sharp satire targeting hypocrisy among certain self-styled godmen who face allegations of misconduct yet retain societal protection and reverence. They argued the tweet was hypothetical and not a direct insult to all Hindu devotional singers or Hinduism itself.

Chinmayi Sripaada, known for her playback singing in Telugu, Tamil, and other languages, as well as her vocal activism on issues like women’s safety and industry harassment, has faced online backlash and legal scrutiny in the past—often related to abuse directed at her rather than complaints against her.

This latest development highlights ongoing tensions around free speech, satire, and religious sensitivities on social media in India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’s provisions on outraging religious feelings continue to be invoked in such cyber disputes.

Hindutone will monitor further updates, including any police action or response from Chinmayi Sripaada.

Tags: Chinmayi Sripaada, Jeffrey Epstein tweet, cyber complaint, Hindu IT Cell, BNS 299 302, outraging religious feelings, godmen hypocrisy, Telugu singer controversy

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