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BJP leader trolled for calling Taj Mahal a ‘blot’
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) BJP leader Sangeet Som was trolled on Twitter on Monday over his controversial comment calling the Taj Mahal a “blot” on Indian culture and history.
The Sardhana MLA said: “Many people were disappointed that the Taj Mahal was removed from the UP tourism booklet. What history are we talking about? Whose history? The creator of the Taj Mahal (Shah Jahan) imprisoned his father. He wanted to wipe out all Hindus from India. If these people are part of our history, then it is very unfortunate.”
Several public figures took to Twitter to express their disapproval of Som’s comment. With more than 10,000 netizens commenting on the issue, #tajmahal became one of the most trending hashtags on Monday.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, “No more Red Fort speeches on August 15. The PM will address the nation from Nehru Stadium…will fill some hearts with unabashed glee.”
“Even Hyderabad House in Delhi was built by “Traitor”, will Modi stop hosting Foreign Dignitaries?,” asked All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen President Asaduddin Owaisi.
Journalists Vikram Thapar, and Sidharth Bhatia also mocked the BJP MLA’s comment.
Comedian Tanmay Bhat described the issue of Taj Mahal as irrelevant and said politicians were using it to divide the country.
“Taj Mahal is such a non issue but politicians will continue to try and divide this country…aur yaha twitter pe hum RW LW khelte rahe hai (and here on twitter, we will keep playing the game of right wing, left wing),” he wrote.
Another comedian Kunal Kamra trolled the statement, saying, “Taj Mahal is built by someone who exploited the country…But can the RSS tell us one thing that they’ve built which could help tourism?”
Athif, whose Twitter handle describes him as an IT Management Professional, wrote, “BJP MLA Sangeet Som purchased land for meat, perhaps beef processing unit in UP, but wants Taj Mahal out of history book! Hypocrisy overloaded.”
“Sangeet Som, not just the Taj Mahal even the Parliament House and Rashtrapathi Bhavan were made by traitors. Are you going to close them too,” wrote twitter user Anoop Chathoth.
Another user pointed out the communal colour of the issue by comparing it with the 1992 demolition of Babri Masjid.
“Time to put off a trip to Taj Mahal before it goes full Babri. Don’t have a good feeling about this,” he said.
Music composer Rahul Raj, said: “In UP, roads, hospitals, schools, colleges, police, municipal, etc. are in extremely bad shape, but BJP is discussing Taj Mahal. Priorities.”
There were also a few impressed by his remark on the Mughal emperor’s “brutality”, and tweeted in support.
“Agree with Sangeet Som. Taj Mahal is indeed a blot on our values. Its creator annihilated Hindus, looted their temples, amputated labourers,” tweeted Sonam Mahajan whose description calls her a “politically aware Dogra Hindu”.
“Dont agree fully. Construction of Taj Mahal also entailed chopping of limbs of workers. Does that not bother you a single bit,” wrote another user.
After Taj Mahal was removed from the Uttar Pradesh government’s tourism booklet, Pakistani news wire Times of lslamabad had tweeted, “India ignoring Taj Mahal as it reminds them of thousands years of Muslim rule over India”.
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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