A video claiming to show Indian and Chinese armed forces chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ amid the recent disengagement at the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh has been circulating on social media. However, the truth is that the video is not recent and has been on the internet since January 2024. It was originally shared as footage of Indian Army personnel chanting the slogan after the consecration of the idol of Hindu deity Ram at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. A keyword search led to several news reports from January 2024, clarifying that the video is not recent and its authenticity has not been verified.
In a shocking incident, a Muslim woman was refused food at a charity stall near Tata Hospital in Mumbai for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'. The incident, which was recorded on camera, went viral on social media and sparked outrage among netizens. While some criticized the man and the NGO for their behavior, others questioned the meaning of Hinduism and the values it stands for. The second part of the video shows bystanders confirming the food distributor's statement, while a hospital staff member speaks out against such discriminatory rules.
A video of Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena speaking at a public event has gone viral, with false claims that she apologized for saying "Jai Shri Ram" in front of a group of Muslims. However, the full video shows that she was addressing a different issue of naming a school, and pacified the residents of Shri Ram Colony by referring to the school as the Shri Ram Colony school. The false claims of minority appeasement sparked controversy, highlighting the political divide in India.
The Hindu New Year was celebrated with fervor in Jamshedpur as multiple Hindu organizations organized a grand Shobha Yatra across the city. The event brought together enthusiastic participants, particularly the youth, who waved saffron flags and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram.' Thorough arrangements by the administration, including barricading at designated spots, ensured minimal inconvenience to the public. The procession, which commenced from multiple locations, ended at Ambagan Maidan after a day of spirited celebration.
After being expelled from Congress for 'indiscipline', Sanjay Nirupam slams the party for having '5 power centres' and starts his address with 'Jai Shri Ram'. The action against him came after he resigned from the party's primary membership. Meanwhile, as the first phase of Lok Sabha polls near, Congress suffers another blow as Gourav Vallabh announces his resignation from the party.
Mohammed Shami, the leading wicket-taker for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup, has responded to controversy surrounding his alleged decision not to perform Sajdah after taking a wicket in India's match against Sri Lanka. Shami addressed the speculation through a video on his YouTube channel, explaining that he was simply tired and went down on his knees to celebrate his fifth wicket. He also emphasized that his religion and love for his country will always come first.
Actor Shalin Bhanot made a special appearance on the sets of Bigg Boss 17 to support finalist Abhishek Kumar and shared valuable advice about his ex-girlfriend Isha Malviya. Emotional moments were shared as the two hugged and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram'. Shalin also criticized contestants for making fun of Abhishek's mental health, and advised him to leave all the negativity inside the house.
BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi getting agitated when the crowd started chanting Jai Shri Ram and Modi slogans in his presence. This incident happened during the Congress party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam, where another Congress leader's car was attacked by BJP workers. The Congress has accused Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for orchestrating the attack.
Popular devotional singer Anup Jalota was seen humming a 'Ram Bhajan' along with co-passengers while boarding a flight to Ayodhya for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. The video, shared on social media, shows Jalota humming 'Jai Shri Ram, Jai Jai Shri Ram' along with others, setting the tone for the grand event. Ahead of the inauguration ceremony scheduled for January 22, numerous Bollywood celebrities have been invited, including Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Akshay Kumar.
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