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Padma Lakshmi Tweets On ‘Anti-Muslim Violence’ In India Has Sparked Debate
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Padma Lakshmi, an Indian-American author, activist, model, and television host, was reared in the United States but keeps up with events in her homeland of India. Let me tell you that she was born in Madras (presently Chennai), India, into a Tamil Brahmin family. She eventually moved to La Puente, California with her mother and stepfather after immigrating to the United States at the age of four.
Not only that, but she frequently makes remarks about them and expresses her thoughts and ideas about them. She once revealed that she was bullied and faced racial violence as a kid growing up in Los Angeles, which prompted her to battle to overcome “internalised self-loathing.” She is a staunch supporter of women’s rights and an ardent champion of immigrant rights and the independent restaurant business.
She has been a staunch critic of skin-lightening lotions sold to people of colour, particularly in non-white dominated countries. She’s also spoken up about her experiences with colourism in India and the United States.
Lakshmi claimed that she was raped at the age of 16 by her older lover, which she did not report, in a 2018 column for The New York Times. She added that a prior sexual assault she suffered at the age of seven by a relative of her stepfather influenced her choice to remain silent about the rape.
She was transferred to India to live with her grandparents for a year after alerting her mother and stepfather about the attack. She is always known for her outspoken attitude and attracts lots of attention. This time too, she made some comments that attracts a lot of attention, especially from India.
Padma Lakshmi on growing anti-Muslim violence in India
She always made statements that made her headlines. Now this time, recently, she spoke out against ‘anti-Muslim violence’ and ‘communal hatred in India’ on her official Twitter account. She said,
“Sickening to see the violence against Muslims celebrated in India. The widespread anti-Muslim rhetoric preys on fear and poisons people. This propaganda is dangerous and nefarious because when you consider someone less than it’s much easier to participate in their oppression.”
Addressing the Hindus in India, she added,
“Fellow Hindus, don’t succumb to this fear-mongering. There is no threat to Hinduism in India or anywhere else. True spirituality doesn’t include any room for sowing hatred of any kind. People of all faiths should be able to live peacefully together in this ancient, vast land.”
She stressed,
“People of all faiths should be able to live peacefully together in this ancient, vast land.”
In a later sequence of tweets, Lakshmi tagged news articles from international publications such as The Guardian and The Los Angeles Times on the Jahangirpuri clash between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi, the violence in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone city during Ram Navami celebrations earlier this month and the role of social media in it, as well as how hate-filled songs are used to insult individuals of other faiths and communal violence.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) April 27, 2022
While some applauded her for standing up for Indian Muslims and preaching about peace and unity, her stance did not sit well with others. Have a look at them:
Thank you so much for speaking out! As a progressive Hindu, we urge you to get in touch with us, and join us in building an inclusive, progressive Hinduism that rejects hate and stands up for human rights for all.
— Hindus for Human Rights (@Hindus4HR) April 27, 2022
Unfollowing. Hindus have been hunted in all parts of #India for decades. They are murdered every day in Pakistan & Bangladesh because of their religion.
You’re either purposely being obtuse or are ignorant.#Kashmir #Bengal #Kerala #Punjabhttps://t.co/SOEc18Ztpy
— Sheenie Ambardar, MD (@DrAmbardar) April 28, 2022
She has every right to speak for muslim victims of violence, I fully support that, but while doing so she must not whitewash Hindu victims of violence. You can raise your voice for one community without trying to deny the trauma faced by another community.https://t.co/UC4amRCMFf
— Ash (@ashindreamland) April 27, 2022
How much are u usually paid for such tweets… (Which are basically propaganda driven and far from reality and too distant from where you live too…)
— gpkr (@gp_theelixir) April 27, 2022
Thank you for sharing this. It’s been so difficult to get light shed on the increased aggression towards Indian Muslims. We know that isn’t what India stands for. Love & peace to all.
— Ammara Essa (@Aey_dot_ee) April 27, 2022
On the 16th of April 2022, a Hindu–Muslim confrontation happened in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri neighbourhood, in the midst of a Hindu march commemorating Hanuman Jayanti. The altercation occurred during the third march of the day, which came to an abrupt end near a mosque where Muslims were praying for Ramadan. Many people were hurt, including a police officer, when stones were thrown and bullets were fired. A total of 23 persons were detained, including sixteen adults and two minors.
A ‘Tiranga Yatra’ was organised by Hindu and Muslim people of the region over a week later to send a message of peace and love.
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Daylight robbery is not quite usual but it does not strike out the fact that it is highly possible. Many a time cases as such have surfaced online where normal people were robbed in broad daylight. Recently, the passengers in a taxi got robbed inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.
Four men rob taxi passengers at gunpoint in broad daylight and here is what Delhi Police have to say
On Saturday, a delivery agent and his associate were robbed at gunpoint by a group of unknown assailants, stealing around Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh cash from them. In spite of having 16 security guards in the Pragati Tunnel, there were no CCTV cameras installed. Although the Public Works Department assured that cameras are installed, they did not confirm their operational conditions.
The victims made a complaint at Tilak Marg police station later in the evening. The Pragati tunnel is a 1.5 km tunnel that connects New Delhi with Sarai Kale Khan and Noida. The police said that following the complaint made by the victims, a case has been filed under Sections 397 IPC which covers robbery, or dacoity with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt and 34 (common intention).
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pranav Tayal, has shared that the complainant can be identified as Patel Sajan Kumar and his associate Jigar Patel. Patel Sajan works as a delivery agent for a private firm in Chandni Chow and has informed the police that he and Jigar were going to Gurugram to deliver the cash to a client.
As per the registered complaint, the two of them hired an Ola cab from near Red Fort. As soon as the cab entered the Pragati Maidan tunnel from Ring Road, four assailants on two motorcycles surrounded their cab and robbed the cash off them keeping them at gunpoint.
While the police are looking into the matter, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not satisfied with the deterioration of public safety needs
As soon as the CCTV footage surfaced, Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and demanded his resignation from the post.
Kejriwal took to Twitter to share the footage and wrote,
“If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens”
LG shud resign. Make way for someone who can provide safety n security to the people of Delhi.
If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens. https://t.co/oPtqnAWlgJ
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 26, 2023
Delhi Minister Atishi also took to Twitter and slammed the incompetency of the Lieutenant Governor. She tweeted,
LG साहब: अगर आपको @ArvindKejriwal के कामों का क्रेडिट लेने से फ़ुरसत मिले तो कभी अपनी संवैधानिक ज़िम्मेदारी पर भी ध्यान दीजिए। दिल्ली वालों को सुरक्षा देना आपका काम है। और अब दिन दहाड़े दिल्ली में चोरी, डकैती और क़त्ल की वारदातें हो रही हैं। या तो आप सुरक्षा की ज़िम्मेदारी लीजिए,… https://t.co/RG4c9ozWnW
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) June 26, 2023
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Coming across train service complaints on social media is nothing new. Very often than not we find passengers complaining about bland food or bugs in the cooked food provided to them. Quite recently someone took to Twitter regarding a complaint where they found plastic in the railway food. But the latest thing that happened has actually stunned everyone when a video of the roof of a passenger coach train surfaced online.
Indian Railways slammed over water leakage in AC coach
Netizens have harshly criticized the poor management and maintenance of the train coaches after a surprising video surfaced online. Recently, a video went viral on social media platforms in which it can be clearly seen rainwater seeping in through the roof of the 2-tier AC coach of the Avantika Express. The Congress party also reshared the video uploaded by a passenger and took to Twitter to play the blame game immediately.
The tweet said,
“काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता। झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। (Wish some actual work would have been done for the Railways in place of empty propaganda. The railway minister who shows the flag is currently abroad, the named railway minister should pay attention)”
काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता।
झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। pic.twitter.com/FNLvQL1Ihu
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 25, 2023
It was a jab at the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who recently flagged off 11 Vande Bharat Express, the Railways’ newest hi-tech train.
Railways response to the above-mentioned tweet
The Western Railway took to Twitter to respond to that tweet hours later and stated that all the coaches of the Avantika Express train were properly checked.
The tweet read,
“All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended to promptly. The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now. Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances”
All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended promptly.
The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now.
Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances. pic.twitter.com/V9QyKiIowJ
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) June 25, 2023
Netizens have strongly reacted to this video
Many Twitter users have either chosen sarcasm or disappointing words to slam the Railways.
Second ac coach ka ye hal bahut दुखद है
Unacceptable— Piyush Pandey (@Pandey4443) June 25, 2023
Its Romantic- Bed and Shower !
— राहुल गांधी (@BroRahulGandhi) June 25, 2023
Thandi hawa ke sath sath sarkar ne barish ke pani ka bhi anand lene ke liye ye nayab tarikib lagai hai isme bhrastachar bilkul nhi hai aur haa jine murko ke ye lgta hai isme amir log travel krte hai to unko ye bta du amir log plan me jate hai aur dikhave wale amir train me….🤐
— subodh Navik (@navik_subodh) June 25, 2023
Indian Railway has launched NEW SUITE COACH with open shower facility.
Indian railways are also discussing to provide shower gel, Shampoo & Bathrobe to the passengers in these trains.
Modi !! Modi !! Modi 🙏🏻🙏🏻#AvantikaExpress #Mumbai #Indore #IndianRailways @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/TB2GevjYKl
— Mahua Moitra Fans (@MahuaMoitraFans) June 25, 2023
This is probably not the first time that something has happened as per the claims of this Twitter user,
Recently travelled from 12424 Rajdhani Express to #Guwahati , had a very bad experience.
As it was raining the rainwater was leaking in every coach and also there was no water in most of the dirty toilets. TTE ignored the complaint and asked to register complaint via phone.— KHATI AXOMIYA (@AxomiyaKhati) June 21, 2023
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On Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan aka the King Khan, completed 31 years in Bollywood industry. It was in 1992, when he made his debut in the industry with the movie Deewana opposite late actress Divya Bharti. As the fans celebrated the big day on social media with amazing messages and tributes for the actor, SRK also decided to celebrate the occasion with his fans in his own style.
Shah Rukh Khan completed 31 years in Bollywood
He took some time out of his busy schedule and held an #AskSRK session on Twitter. Starting the question and answer session on Twitter, SRK wrote:
“Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??”
In no time, his Tweet was flooded with a variety of questions from fans for their favorite actor. SRK, who is known for his hilarious sense of humor, gave amazing replies to his fans with wit and humor.
Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023
SRK celebrated the big occasion with the fans
While interacting with the fans, King Khan stumbled upon a question that was asked by a female fan, who is currently pregnant with twins. The fan came up with an epic Tweet for the Pathaan actor. She asked:
“sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan.”
sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan ❤️ #AskSRK 5
— S 🐺 (@larkemaidumhai) June 25, 2023
SRK was quick to notice the Tweet and come up with a reply to it
He replied,
“All the best but please name them something better!!”
All the best but please name them something better!! https://t.co/4cdYLSAz7w
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023
Besides all the funny and hilarious answers, SRK was also seen giving some serious answers. A fan asked him if he would do a movie like Swades again, a role that was loved by one and all
Talking about his work front, SRK made a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years with Siddharth Anand’s blockbuster action-thriller Pathaan, which hit the theatres in January this year. SRK will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller Jawan, which will be released on September 7th.
Jawan is directed by South filmmaker Atlee. Produced under SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the movie also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.
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