Swedish MP reported to police over preschool incident
A Swedish parliament member faces police investigation after posting a photo of a mother wearing a Palestinian scarf at her child's preschool. The mother says she felt unsafe and has filed a formal complaint. The case highlights tensions around political expression in Sweden.
Swedish parliament member Rashid Farivar posted a photo on social media platform X showing a mother wearing a Palestinian scarf while picking up her child from preschool. He wrote above the image: "I don't think preschool is the right place for political campaigns."
The mother, Lotta Lindqvist, has filed a police report against the MP. She said the incident made her both angry and feel unsafe.
Farivar represents the Sweden Democrats party in parliament. The Sweden Democrats have taken strong positions on immigration and integration issues in recent years.
Lindqvist stated she was simply picking up her child while wearing cultural attire. The incident highlights growing tensions in Sweden around political expression and cultural symbols.
Police have confirmed receiving the report but have not commented further. The case raises questions about where political expression ends and harassment begins in public spaces.
Preschools in Sweden are considered neutral environments where children's safety and development take priority over political messaging. This incident tests those boundaries during a time of heightened global tensions.
The MP's decision to publicly share the mother's image without consent appears to have escalated a private moment into a political controversy. Both sides now await police assessment of whether any laws were broken.