Rotherham, a UK town infamous for the grooming gang scandal involving predominantly British-Pakistani men, has appointed Rukhsana Ismail—a British-Pakistani woman—as mayor.
Though chosen by council members, not public vote, the move sparked backlash online.
Critics argue it's insensitive to victims, calling it a "cruel twist" and accusing the UK of cultural erasure.
Others defend Ismail’s appointment as merit-based and unrelated to past crimes.
The controversy reignites debates around identity, justice, and Islamophobia in a deeply fractured political climate.
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