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The Print
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
BJP MLA slams Naseeruddin Shah for backing Diljit Dosanjh
Talking to reporters in Vidhan Bhawan premises in south Mumbai, BJP MLA Ram Kadam termed Shah's remarks anti-Hindu and sought a public apology from the veteran actor. Shah had shared his views in a Facebook post on Monday, which he later deleted. Mumbai, Jul 1 (PTI) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah on Tuesday came under attack from a BJP MLA in Maharashtra for defending Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh over collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his movie Sardaar Ji 3. Shah had hurt the sentiments of crores of Hindus, Kadam said. 'Why is Naseeruddin Shah equating Kailasa with Pakistan?' Kadam said, referring to Shah's post asking those who say 'Go to Pakistan', to 'Go to Kailasa'. 'Has Shah forgotten the Pahalgam terror attack,' Kadam said, adding the actor has insulted India's brave soldiers. 'This is a stunt to stay relevant in the headlines,' he said. PTI VT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Naseeruddin Shah's remarks on Diljit and Kailasa draw BJP's ire, Ram Kadam calls him 'anti-Hindu'
New Delhi: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has landed in the middle of a political firestorm after his social media post in support of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh triggered strong condemnation from BJP leaders, particularly Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam. Calling Shah's remarks 'anti-Hindu' and 'deeply insensitive,' Kadam demanded a public apology, asserting that Shah had hurt the sentiments of crores of Hindus across the country. In a post that went viral, Shah stood by Diljit amid a political controversy regarding his recently released movie 'Sardaar Ji 3', and criticised what he called the 'dirty tricks department of the Jumla Party.' Taking to his Facebook handle, the actor penned a note supporting Diljit Dosanjh in which he stated that the star was not responsible for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the movie. 'He was not responsible for the casting of the film, the director was. But no one knows who he is whereas Diljit is known the world over, and he agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned," the veteran actor added. He defended Diljit's global reputation and condemned attempts to malign him. He also expressed solidarity with people of Pakistan and said he would continue to meet his friends there, concluding his post with a jibe: 'My response to those who will say 'Go to Pakistan' is — 'Go to Kailasa''. Reacting sharply, BJP leader Ram Kadam addressing the media in Mumbai on Tuesday questioned the intent behind Shah's comparison. 'Who told you to go to Pakistan? Kailasa is our sacred land, it is Shiv Bhoomi, a place of Sanatan culture. Why is Naseeruddin Shah equating it with Pakistan?' Kadam asked. He further slammed Shah, stating, 'Has he forgotten the Pahalgam attack? Has he forgotten that Pakistan is India's sworn enemy? Is his love for Pakistan greater than his love for India? Those who lost their families in terror attacks — has he ever spoken for them?' Calling the statement deeply offensive, Kadam added, 'Naseeruddin Shah has insulted our brave soldiers, he has insulted crores of Hindus and the sanctity of Kailasa. This is nothing but a stunt to stay relevant in the headlines. He must fold his hands and apologise.' Kadam also issued a warning to Diljit Dosanjh, asking him to stay away from those who are against 'Maa Bharti'. The controversy is likely to escalate further as political and cultural fault lines deepen ahead of the upcoming BMC elections in Maharashtra.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
"We Do Not Fear Terrorists": Amarnath Pilgrims Opt For Pahalgam Route
Jammu: Defying apprehensions of the horrific April 22 terror Pahalgam attack casting a shadow on the Amarnath Yatra this year, hundreds of pilgrims from various parts of the country lined up at the registration centre here on the first day. "Bullets and bombs cannot stop us from having Baba Barfani's darshan," said Mumbai resident Devakar Kadam, who will embark on his 11th pilgrimage to the cave shrine this time. The Saraswati Dham registration centre, near the Jammu railway station, saw an unusual rush on the first day of the registration, and many present there described the increasing footfall as a befitting reply to Pakistan-backed terrorists who shot dead 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam after religious profiling. As pilgrims waited to get tokens amid chants of "Bam Bam Bole" and "Jai Baba Barfani", several of them said they were undertaking the pilgrimage to Amarnath from the Pahalgam route as a homage to those who lost their lives in the April 22 terror attack. "We are very enthusiastic. Our group of 26 members is extremely happy, and we want to be part of the first batch to have the darshan of Amarnath ji. We have no fear. "No matter what happens, the enthusiasm of people across the country for the Amarnath Yatra cannot be diminished. Everyone will come and have darshan," said Kadam. The 38-day pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the South Kashmir Himalayas will commence on July 3 via the twin tracks- the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district that is shorter but steeper. Authorities have made elaborate security arrangements for the Yatra. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp on July 2. Another group member, Mumta Deshmukh, said they arrived late last night and had been standing in the queue since early morning to get tokens for on-the-spot registration. "This time, it is not only a pilgrimage for Baba Barfani's darshan but also to pay tribute to those killed in Pahalgam by terrorists. "By undertaking the yatra from Pahalgam, we are sending a message to terrorists - that we do not fear them," she said. Kadam said it was their 11th pilgrimage. "We will never stop or bow down to such attacks. Even if bullets are fired or bombs explode, we will surely have Baba's darshan. We do not fear them. We pledge that we will continue to be in the first batch of every future yatra as well." Sarita Ghosh of Kolkata, who is on the pilgrimage along with a group of 95 people, said that compared to previous years, the enthusiasm among devotees is greater. "This clearly shows that people are giving a befitting reply to those trying to spread fear. I believe that compared to last year, twice the number of people will come this time - and fear will be defeated," she said. Ghosh said that all of them had decided to take the Pahalgam route, especially in the wake of the terror attack. "It will be our tribute to those who died there - this will be our pledge against terrorism," she said. Nirohotum Kumar from Assam said the terror attack cannot deter them from undertaking the pilgrimage. "What happened in Pahalgam was tragic, but it cannot scare us. We are going to Baba with full faith. This is our yearly commitment. No one can instill fear of death in us." He said people should come in large numbers. "This will also boost the morale of our soldiers," he said. Bighirath Sharma of Surat, part of a 30-member group including 25 from Kashi, said, "Do you see any fear among the people here? At least 30,000 people are standing here today just to collect tokens - and this is only the first day." "Such a huge crowd from all over the country is proof that no one is scared. In fact, this is a strong reply to terrorists - that we will not be afraid, we will not back down," Sharma said. A large number of pilgrims hoping to undertake the Yatra had to return disappointed from Saraswati Dham after failing to get tokens for on-the-spot registration to travel in the first batch for darshan of the ice lingam of Lord Shiva. Joginder Singh of Uttar Pradesh, who waited in line for four hours along with his group of eight, said, "We felt deeply hurt at not getting tokens today. We wanted to start our Yatra from day one and have Baba's darshan." He criticised the limited quota of 2,000 tokens fixed for the day. "We waited in line for four hours but still didn't receive a token. A large number of people came today, and only 2,000 tokens were issued." He said the government should issue tokens for the next day as well, so people don't have to wait in lines repeatedly. Some of those who waited for hours only to be told that the daily quota had ended raised slogans and were involved in scuffles with the police personnel deployed there. Surendra Singh from Punjab said that it was unfair that even after waiting for five hours, they didn't receive a token for registration. "The government should issue quotas for the second and third day to those already standing in line so that people don't have to return," he said Three registration centres - Vaishnavi Dham, Panchayat Bhawan and Mahajan Hall - will start functioning in Jammu for offline registration from Tuesday. Only pilgrims having tokens issued by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board will be entertained at the registration centres, said Sub-Divisional Magistrate Manu Hansa.
The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
We do not fear terrorists: Amarnath pilgrims opt for Pahalgam route despite shadow of April 22 carnage
The Saraswati Dham registration centre, near the Jammu railway station, saw an unusual rush on the first day of the registration, and many present there described the increasing footfall as a befitting reply to Pakistan-backed terrorists who shot dead 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam after religious profiling. 'Bullets and bombs cannot stop us from having Baba Barfani's darshan,' said Mumbai resident Devakar Kadam, who will embark on his 11th pilgrimage to the cave shrine this time. Jammu, Jun 30 (PTI) Defying apprehensions of the horrific April 22 terror Pahalgam attack casting a shadow on the Amarnath Yatra this year, hundreds of pilgrims from various parts of the country lined up at the registration centre here on the first day. As pilgrims waited to get tokens amid chants of 'Bam Bam Bole' and 'Jai Baba Barfani', several of them said they were undertaking the pilgrimage to Amarnath from the Pahalgam route as a homage to those who lost their lives in the April 22 terror attack. 'We are very enthusiastic. Our group of 26 members is extremely happy, and we want to be part of the first batch to have the darshan of Amarnath ji. We have no fear. 'No matter what happens, the enthusiasm of people across the country for the Amarnath Yatra cannot be diminished. Everyone will come and have darshan,' said Kadam. The 38-day pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the South Kashmir Himalayas will commence on July 3 via the twin tracks— the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district that is shorter but steeper. Authorities have made elaborate security arrangements for the Yatra. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp on July 2. Another group member, Mumta Deshmukh, said they arrived late last night and had been standing in the queue since early morning to get tokens for on-the-spot registration. 'This time, it is not only a pilgrimage for Baba Barfani's darshan but also to pay tribute to those killed in Pahalgam by terrorists. 'By undertaking the yatra from Pahalgam, we are sending a message to terrorists — that we do not fear them,' she said. Kadam said it was their 11th pilgrimage. 'We will never stop or bow down to such attacks. Even if bullets are fired or bombs explode, we will surely have Baba's darshan. We do not fear them. We pledge that we will continue to be in the first batch of every future yatra as well.' Sarita Ghosh of Kolkata, who is on the pilgrimage along with a group of 95 people, said that compared to previous years, the enthusiasm among devotees is greater. 'This clearly shows that people are giving a befitting reply to those trying to spread fear. I believe that compared to last year, twice the number of people will come this time — and fear will be defeated,' she said. Ghosh said that all of them had decided to take the Pahalgam route, especially in the wake of the terror attack. 'It will be our tribute to those who died there — this will be our pledge against terrorism,' she said. Nirohotum Kumar from Assam said the terror attack cannot deter them from undertaking the pilgrimage. 'What happened in Pahalgam was tragic, but it cannot scare us. We are going to Baba with full faith. This is our yearly commitment. No one can instill fear of death in us.' He said people should come in large numbers. 'This will also boost the morale of our soldiers,' he said. Bighirath Sharma of Surat, part of a 30-member group including 25 from Kashi, said, 'Do you see any fear among the people here? At least 30,000 people are standing here today just to collect tokens — and this is only the first day.' 'Such a huge crowd from all over the country is proof that no one is scared. In fact, this is a strong reply to terrorists — that we will not be afraid, we will not back down,' Sharma said. A large number of pilgrims hoping to undertake the Yatra had to return disappointed from Saraswati Dham after failing to get tokens for on-the-spot registration to travel in the first batch for darshan of the ice lingam of Lord Shiva. Joginder Singh of Uttar Pradesh, who waited in line for four hours along with his group of eight, said, 'We felt deeply hurt at not getting tokens today. We wanted to start our Yatra from day one and have Baba's darshan.' He criticised the limited quota of 2,000 tokens fixed for the day. 'We waited in line for four hours but still didn't receive a token. A large number of people came today, and only 2,000 tokens were issued.' He said the government should issue tokens for the next day as well, so people don't have to wait in lines repeatedly. Some of those who waited for hours only to be told that the daily quota had ended raised slogans and were involved in scuffles with the police personnel deployed there. Surendra Singh from Punjab said that it was unfair that even after waiting for five hours, they didn't receive a token for registration. 'The government should issue quotas for the second and third day to those already standing in line so that people don't have to return,' he said Three registration centres – Vaishnavi Dham, Panchayat Bhawan and Mahajan Hall – will start functioning in Jammu for offline registration from Tuesday. Only pilgrims having tokens issued by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board will be entertained at the registration centres, said Sub-Divisional Magistrate Manu Hansa. PTI AB RT RT RT RT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. 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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Puri stampede: Congress leader Rama Chandra Kadam blames state govt for mismanagement
Leader of Odisha Congress legislative party, Rama Chandra Kadam condoled the loss of life in Puri, Odisha after a stampede took place during the Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday, and said that this incident has exposed the mismanagement of the state government. He also highlighted the alleged incidents of journalists being assaulted, saying that both incidents "prove the government's incompetence." "We offer our heartfelt tributes to the departed soul and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We urge the state to take immediate action and uphold the dignity of the sacred Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath," Kadam said in a post on X. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read Now Undo "It is deeply saddening that during the world-famous Rath Yatra, devotees lost their lives due to a stampede-like situation in front of the Gundicha Temple in Puri. This tragic incident has clearly exposed the mismanagement of the state government and administration in the eyes of countless devotees of Lord Jagannath," he added. Talking about the alleged mistreatment of journalists, Kadam had said on June 27 that there were "shocking incidents of police brutality" at Puri. Live Events "Shocking incidents of police brutality on journalists during Puri Rath Yatra! Despite valid passes, journalists were assaulted & denied entry. DIPRO officials also injured. State govt's failure to ensure journalist safety is glaring. State govt's should take Immediate action," he said in another post. Earlier today, atleast 3 people died and several others were injured in a stampede which took place during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. Visuals from the postmortem centre in Puri showed families of victims gathered outside the facility. Earlier today, Odisha Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed that all arrangements have been made to ensure that the injured are provided medical care, while also condoling the death of 3 people. The minister said, "Today, I am deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear about the incident at Shri Kshetra near Shri Gundicha Temple, where three devotees lost their lives due to a stampede during the darshan of the Chaturdhamurti... On behalf of the state government, all arrangements have been made at the Puri District Headquarters Hospital to provide the best medical care to the injured individuals. Along with this, I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured persons."
