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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amaal Mallik clarifies he did not speak against any religion as he shared girlfriend broke-up with him because he's a Muslim: ‘It's a secular mindset'
Amaal Mallik recently revealed that he was in a relationship with a girl for many years but they broke up because her family had an issue with his religion and his music career both. He had said, 'I was in a relationship for around five years. she called me and told me she was getting married. She said, 'If you come now, I'll elope with you.' But I told her, 'If your parents can't accept my religion and respect my career, then I wish you the best.'" He had further said in this interview with Siddharth Kannan, 'People think I'm a Muslim, but my father (Daboo Malik) is a Muslim and my mother is a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu." He revealed that his girlfriend was a Jaat and their break-up was a harsh time for him. He had also said, 'There's no 'I' of Islam in me. I don't follow the religion to the T. I am the least religious guy. I believe in Karma. We neutrally respect every religion. " However, Amaal has now clarified his stance as his statements are being misunderstood. He took to his social media and wrote, 'For every one coming up with lovely articles & headlines about how I have spoken against a community you all are completely wrong 😒 I spoke about my choices as an individual born to a Muslim father & a Hindu mother. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo It's a secular mindset that I go wherever I find peace, whether it's a mosque a mandir or a church. ' He added, 'I don't think some people understand that we are all Indians first before we wear any religious or spiritual badge…To all my fellow Indians that felt bad about certain comments I'm sorry for that, but I come from a simple understanding of life. Just remember - 'Ramzan' mein RAM and 'Diwali' mein ALI hai. So don't let the news blindside you and overlook my actual conversation and sentiments.I am being subjected to a lot of mudslinging and by using my statements from a podcast, idiots on the internet want to create communal disharmony. Don't fall for it 😇 Love to all ♥️
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
166th birth anniversary of Kudmul Ranga Rao observed
Mangaluru: The 166th birth anniversary of Kudmul Ranga Rao, a pioneer of Dalit uplift and a champion of social reform, was observed by the members of the Kudmul Ranga Rao Education Trust and BJP Mangaluru South. They offered floral tributes at his memorial located at Babugudda in Attavar. Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta offered his tribute to the reformer who ushered in an era of a strong yet gentle social revolution in the region. Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said that Ranga Rao, born into a Saraswat Brahmin family, dedicated his entire life to the uplift of the oppressed and was a great humanitarian. He firmly believed that Dalits, like everyone else, must live with dignity and self-respect. Despite opposition, he opened schools to ensure that Dalits could access quality education and rise to leadership roles in society. He fought against untouchability and exploitation, and even Mahatma Gandhi considered him a guru. Kamath also noted that during the BJP's tenure, Kudmul Ranga Rao's birth anniversary was celebrated every year through the Mangaluru City Corporation and district administration, with specific funds earmarked for the occasion. However, he criticised the current Congress-led state govt for completely neglecting this observance, calling it condemnable. He added that Dalit communities have expressed their disappointment over the govt's failure to commemorate the birth anniversary of such a visionary who dedicated his life to their progress. He further pointed out that under the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana during BJP rule, a foundation stone was laid for the upgradation of the memorial at a cost of around Rs 3.5 crore, but the Congress govt halted the project after coming to power.
