‘Modi Chalisa’ Recited at Event in Delhi Press Club, PM Depicted as Hindu Deity
The journalists’ body said it did not organize the devotional event and stopped it after hall-rental terms were violated, as videos spread online.
- On Thursday, a group depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a Hindu deity at the Press Club in Delhi, prompting the Press Club to intervene and stop the event after organizers violated rental terms.
- Participants recited verses they called the "Modi Chalisa" and shouted "Jai Jai Modi," drawing immediate criticism on social media from users citing religious sentiments.
- Event organizer Rajan Singh, vice-president of the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, defended the display, stating, "Nobody should criticise it... This government, for the first time, provided rights to transgender people; they are getting employment."
- Singh announced plans to construct a massive temple for "Lord Shri Narendra Modi" in Bihar, with the proposed structure costing Rs 112 crore on five acres of land.
- The Press Club clarified that it had not organized the event, stating the hall was hired for a press conference and authorities intervened due to violations of rental terms.
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Modi Chalisa at Press Club event sparks row; then a clarification
A cutout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was worshipped at the Press Club of India as participants recited a Modi Chalisa. The club said it did not organise the gathering and stopped it after the rental terms were violated.
'Jai Jai Modi': 'Modi Chalisa' recited, PM's cut-out worshipped at Press Club of India event; journalists' body denies involvement
Purported videos of Prime Minster Narendra Modi's cutout being worshipped at the Press Club of India have gone viral on social media. However, the journalists' body on Thursday clarified that it had not organised the event. Images and videos surfacing online show a 'Modi Chalisa' -- a devotional song -- being read out and a cutout image of Modi depicting him in a god-like manner.
PM's cutout worshipped, 'Modi Chalisa' recited during an event at Press Club
The Press Club of India clarified it did not organise an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cutout was worshipped and a 'Modi Chalisa' was read. The event, organised by the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, was stopped by club authorities due to violation of rental terms. The organiser plans to build a temple for PM Modi in Bihar, citing his support for the transgender community.
‘Modi Chalisa’ at Press Club of India sparks row; act draws clarification
In response to a viral video, the Press Club of India confirmed that the event featuring an aarti for a Prime Minister Narendra Modi statue was not sanctioned by them. The hall had been rented for a press conference by an external organization, but the terms of the rental were breached. The club took immediate action to stop the event, issuing a clarification via social media about their involvement.
Transgender community recites 'Modi Chalisa' in Delhi Press Club
New Delhi: The transgender community on Thursday, August 20, recited ‘Modi Chalisa’, a Hindu devotional prayer, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Press Club of India. Portraying the PM as Lord Hanuman, the transgender members, including Dr Rajan Singh and Mahamandaleshwar Vaibhavi Maharaj, sang the Chalisa, chanting “Har Har Modi” and “Jai Jai Modi.” The event commemorated the site of a temple honouring Modi. A video of the incident h…
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