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Hindus most tolerant people: Among Javed Akhtar’s many moods and damage control skills
Javed Akhtar has tried to control the damage by writing in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana in which he has described Hindus the world’s largest tolerant community. He also said India could never become Afghanistan as it is naturally not fundamentalist.
When the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan, some of its sympathizers in India had broadcast their support on social media and TV debates to make it to the headlines. To counter these sympathizers, poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar had criticised them for their support of the fundamentalist, medieval Taliban. In the melee, the virtuoso lyricist muddled his lines and ended comparing the RSS with the Taliban. This resulted in becoming a target for the BJP-RSS volunteers and their trolls within a few hours.
Now, Javed Akhtar has tried to control the damage by writing in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana in which he has described Hindus the world’s largest tolerant community. He also said India could never become Afghanistan as it is naturally not fundamentalist. Last week, the Sena in its editorial in Saamana had slammed Javed Akhtar and said linking Hindutva with the Taliban is disrespectful to Hindu culture.
Earlier, Akhtar had said the aim of organizations like RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal is the same as that of Taliban. He had also said if the Constitution comes in the way of their ways then they will cross that boundary too.
On the mob lynching of minorities in India, Akhtar had also said that it is a kind of full dress rehearsal of becoming a full-fledged Taliban. They (the RSS) are the same people, just the name is different. Akhtar had said that those who support organizations like RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal, they need to introspect.
As soon as Javed Akhtar’s interview came out, the anger of crores of BJP-RSS supporters erupted and started protest outside his house in Mumbai. Effigies were also burnt in many cities. Memes started being made against Javed Akhtar on Twitter and it became a topic of discussion across the country.
Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that it would be good for Javed Akhtar to apologize. The BJP MLA Ram Kadam also warned that unless Javed Akhtar apologizes with folded hands, he will not allow any of his films to be screened in India.
The controversy has led to change the topic of TV debate shifting from Taliban sympathizer to Javed Akhtar and discussion of his old statements and controversies were also started on social media.
The BJP is in power at the Centre but perhaps Javed Akhtar felt that he would not be touched by anybody in Maharashtra because there is a Shiv Sena government which broke ties with the BJP. But he forgot that there are many similarities in their ideologies. Soon after that Shiv Sena gave advice to Javed Akhtar to write in its mouthpiece Saamana.
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The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan can never be compared with India, Javed Akhtar wrote in Saamana. His article has also praised Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.
It is worth noting that instead of talking about Sangh-VHP, Javed Akhtar directly told all Hindus to be tolerant, so that the dispute regarding his previous statement can now be laid to rest.
In other India News, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has imposed a complete ban on the sale, storage and uses of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali.
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Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat operators prevents major accident, notices stones, rods on tracks, hit emergency brakes
Giving the details about the train and the incident, the CRPO said, KM 158/18, 158/19 on the Gangarar-Soniyana section were the stopping points for Train No. 20979 Vande Bharat Udaipur-Jaipur.
On Monday at Rajasthan’s Bhilwara, train operators of the Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express noticed stones and iron rods on the railroad track and quickly stopped the train using emergency brakes.
The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway confirmed the incident and said that the RPF has opened a complaint under the Railways Act after personnel inspected the scene in the Gangarar-Soniyana section.
Giving the details about the train and the incident, the CRPO said, KM 158/18, 158/19 on the Gangarar-Soniyana section were the stopping points for Train No. 20979 Vande Bharat Udaipur-Jaipur. Two rods, each measuring one foot, were inserted into the joggle plate on the previously mentioned km, together with some ballast, which caused the standstill, he added.
The incident took place under the control of RPF/post/Bhilwara at about 09:55. The area is governed by SHO/Gangarar in the Chittaurgarh district, according to the CPRO.
DSC/Ajmer, IPF/Bhilwara, PWI/Gangarar, local Police, and GRP authorities all paid the location a visit. SP/Chittaurgarh has been informed by DSC/Ajmer. RPF has filed a lawsuit in accordance with the Railways Act. The PWI/Gangarar is also providing SHO/Gangarar with a FIR, the official continued.
Meanwhile, stones, rail fasteners and iron rods are seen being laid on the railway tracks in a video that is going popular on X, formerly Twitter.
Fortunately, the alert loco pilots on duty quickly identified the impediment and took prompt action by deploying emergency brakes, averting any potential disaster. Their quick action likely saved lives and made sure that everyone on board was safe.
The District Police and the Railway Protection Force are both aggressively looking into this worrying situation. Their efforts are concentrated on finding individuals accountable for putting lives at danger and interfering with railway operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express last month, which runs six days a week, except Tuesday. It departs from Udaipur city at 7:50 in the morning and gets to Jaipur at 14:05.
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Karnataka Eid clash: 43 persons arrested in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government is not going to tolerate people throwing stones on religious processions of other religions.
Tension gripped Karnataka’s Shivamogga district as two groups clashed during Eid e Milad un Nabi processions near Ragigudda. 43 persons have been arrested in the clashes on Monday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government is not going to tolerate people throwing stones on religious processions of other religions.
Section 144 has been imposed Ragigudda by the Shivmogga district administration. CM Siddaramaiah said the situation is currently under control. The police has arrested 43 persons. He added it is wrong to pelt stones to disturb the religious procession of others. He said the government is not going to tolerate such actions.
Milad un Nabi processions is usually marked by large gathering and celebrations. The procession was halted due to the chaos. The police said the protestors tried to breach the barricades set by the security forces. The police forces had to resort to a lathi charge in order to disperse the crowd. About five people were injured during the clashes.
Senior police officials said the situation was under control and the issue had been resolved. They appealed to the people to maintain peace and not spread rumours. Siddaramaiah said cases were being booked against those found guilty as pelting stones at another religious procession is against the law.
Siddaramaiah added Shivamogga city has been brought to normalcy again. All possible actions are being taken by the police force. The situation continues to be tense all over the city of shivamogga. The security arrangements have been tightened. The shops and the market has been asked to close down.
2500 policemen, two platoons of Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), two platoons of rapid action force and 12 platoons of District Armed Reserve have been stationed across the city to thwart any untoward incident. The murder of Harsha, the Bajrang Dal activist which made national news had taken place in shivamogga city in February 2022.
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2023: History, Date and Significance
Shastri was a freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He played an important role in India’s independence movement.
On 2nd October 2023, India also celebrates the birth anniversary of another great leader, Lal Bahadur Shastri. The day holds special significance as India remembers the legacy and life of the man who served as India’s second Prime Minister. Lal bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904 in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh. He is a symbol of dedication and selfless service to the nation.
Shastri was a freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He played an important role in India’s independence movement. He was sent to the prison several times by the British government. After India got its independence in the year 1947 he served in many important ministerial positions in the government of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Lal Bahadur Shastri was born into a lower middle class family. His father’s name was Sharda Prasad Srivastava who was also a teacher. Ram Dulari Devi was a house wife. He was born with the name Lal Bahadur Srivastava. He earned the title Shastri due to his academic excellence. He was commited to education during his entire life. He went on to become not only a leader but also an academic and an activist.
Lal Bahadur Shastri showed unwavering dedication to the Indian National Congress political party. He served as the second Prime Minister of India from 1964 until his death in 1966. His tenure as Prime Minister marked a significant progress and change in India.
He held many important positions which included Minister of External Affairs and Railways. His tenure had many notable achievements which included signing of the Tashkent Agreement. The Tashkent aimed to ease tensions between India and Pakistan.
This diplomatic respect earned him respect on the global arena. Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan which means hail the soldier and hail the Farmer. The slogan means emphasizes on the vital contributions of farmers and soldiers to the country’s prosperity.
