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New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
RJD targets PM Modi over Union Minister Lalan Singh's visit to mutton party during Sawan
PATNA: Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday took a potshot on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bihar's Motihari, fuelling ongoing controversy over a 'mutton party' attended by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh during the auspicious month of 'Sawan'. Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that PM Modi would 'honour' the leaders who held a 'mutton' party during the holy month of 'Sawan' during his visit to the state on Friday. 'The 'mutton' party has exposed the double standards of these people', he asserted. On his social media post X, Tejashwi further said, 'BJP would now say that it is 'punya' that Lalan Singh is feeding mutton to his people and workers, because he is their ally and a union minister. They won't say anything now.' He said that he hoped that PM Modi would react to 'mutton' party during his visit to Motihari. On Thursday, Union Minister Lalan Singh and Bihar Rural Development minister Ashok Choudhary attended a 'mutton' party at Suryagarha in Lakhsarai district after laying foundation stone for several development projects. Suryagarha falls under Munger Lok Sabha constituency, which he represents in the parliament. BJP had attacked Tejashwi and VIP chief Mukesh Sahani after their photographs went viral on social media eating fish during 'Navratra' last year. In addition, saffron party assailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad when he hosted a 'mutton' feast during the month of Sawan, which was also attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. During the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign, PM Modi accused Tejashwi of insulting the sentiments of the Hindus by eating fish during 'Navratra'. The BJP also posted the video showing both Tejashwi and Sahani enjoying fish during election campaign. The 'mutton' feast attended by Lalan Singh and Ashok Choudhary during the month of 'Sawan' is likely to be raised during coming assembly elections in the state, due in October-November this year.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Controversy brews ahead of Bihar polls after Union minister Lalan Singh hosts mutton feast during Saawan
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav , who has repeatedly drawn flak from the ruling NDA for consuming non-vegetarian food during Navratra and Saawan, on Thursday hit back at Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan , alias Lalan, for hosting a ' mutton party '. The feast was reportedly held in Lakhisarai district, which falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Lalan - a former national president of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Data Science Finance MCA Technology others Others Design Thinking Product Management Project Management Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Leadership CXO Healthcare healthcare MBA Public Policy PGDM Digital Marketing Degree Data Science Data Analytics Cybersecurity Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Speaking to PTI Video, Tejashwi said, "We have been called anti-Sanatan by them. I hope Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Motihari tomorrow, will be full of appreciation for Lalan." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo The tongue-in-cheek remark was an alleged reference to earlier controversies surrounding non-veg feasts by opposition leaders. Two years ago, the Congress-RJD alliance was targeted by the BJP-led coalition over a mutton feast during Sawaan hosted by RJD president Lalu Prasad, which was attended by Rahul Gandhi. Live Events Last year, Tejashwi himself was accused by Prime Minister Modi of insulting Hindus after a video surfaced showing him eating fish fry during Navratri.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Madhushree recalls collaborating with AR Rahman, Javed Akhtar for Kisna: ‘Your romance is with your art, your voice'
Composer AR Rahman has often talked about having weird working schedules and how he doesn't even feel the need for extra friends, as he is content with his work. Singer Madhushree, who has collaborated with Rahman on films like Kisna (2005) and Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022), echoed these sentiments in a recent interview, sharing her own experience working with the musical maestro. In an interview with O2 India, Madhushree talked about the time when she recorded the song 'Hum Mile Na Mile' from the film Kisna and how she had to jump through several hoops to get it done. She shared, 'I was in my house in Andheri and got a call from Rahman's assistant who told me that I needed to get to the Taj hotel as soon as possible. I told her that it will take me at least 2-3 hours before I can get there, but she insisted that I get there right now. So I got into the local train, took a cab after that, and reached the hotel within an hour to work with him.' ALSO READ | AR Rahman reveals real reason behind his recent hospitalisation; calls it a 'humanising' experience: 'Realised that people wanted me to live' The singer added that her beautiful experience of working on that song did not end there, as she had quite an experience while finally recording the final cut of that song with Subhash Ghai and Javed Akhtar in the studio. 'I went to the studio, and I read the lyrics, and I usually always ask what the song means before singing. Javed sir asked me, 'Madhushree, what do you love the most?' I said, 'My music.' He said, 'I know it is a romantic song, but your romance is with your art, your voice. Sing this, keeping that in mind.' And that note really stuck with me.' Madhushree added that initially Hariharan was supposed to sing the song with her, but he was unavailable, and Udit Narayan stepped in. The singer admitted that she wanted to do another take of the song and kept pleading her case for the coming days until she got a call back during the most unusual time. 'I normally don't fast, but I had decided to keep one for Navratra that year. On the last day of the fast, Rahman told me that he was doing the final mixing for the song and I could come in and re-take the part I wanted to. Even though I felt weak and not up to the mark, I went, and the moment I started singing, I forgot all about my hunger and fast.' Kisna was directed by Subhash Ghai, and starred Vivek Oberoi, Isha Sharwani and Antonia Bernath in the lead roles. AR Rahman and Ismail Darbar both worked on the music for the film.
