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Watch: Rahul Gandhi halts campaign speech on hearing sound of Azaan

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Tumkur: Addressing a public meeting in Tumkuru, Karnataka, on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stopped his speech after hearing the sound of Azaan (Muslim call to prayer).
This is not the first time that Rahul has halted his speech in an act of respect towards Azaan. In Amethi, in 2019, ahead of Lok Sabha Elections, Rahul halted his speech and waited for the Azaan to finish.
Lashing out at the BJP government in the southern state, the former Wayanad MP said, “For the last three years, BJP has only done corruption here. The people of Karnataka call this regime a “40 per cent government”, as they take a 40 per cent cut or commission from contractors.

“The PM was also aware of this. So I would like to ask him why he didn’t take any action on it.”
Rahul was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha after being convicted and sentenced in connection with a criminal defamation case.
The case pertained to a comment he made using the surname ‘Modi’ at a campaign ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Kolar, Karnataka.
The Congress leader later moved a higher court in Surat, Gujarat, challenging his conviction for criminal defamation. But the Surat court upheld the lower court verdict.
The matter has now moved to the Gujarat High Court, which will take up the plea filed by the Congress leader for hearing on May 2.

Addressing a rally in Kolar in April 2019, Rahul, in a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, “How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?”
As per an earlier Supreme Court ruling, any MP or MLA is automatically disqualified if convicted and sentenced for two years or more.
(with inputs from ANI)
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May 1, 2023
Minneapolis allows ‘azaan’ call 5 times per day, 1st in US

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For the first time in a history of United States (US), Minneapolis city to allow call to prayer, to be broadcasted over loudspeakers five times per day.
The call to prayer, known in Arabic as the Azaan or Adhan.
On Thursday, Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved amending the city’s noise ordinance in a unanimous vote, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

“This is a historic victory for religious freedom and pluralism for our entire nation,” Jaylani Hussein, director of the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Minnesota branch, said in a statement on Friday, after the vote. “We thank the members of the Minneapolis City Council for setting this great example, and we urge other cities to follow it.”
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed passage of a resolution by the Minneapolis City Council allowing the adhan, or Islamic call to prayer, to be publicly broadcast from mosques five times a day. https://t.co/Oxj7uaNGg5 pic.twitter.com/eDlZWZDMMn
— CAIR MN (@CAIRMN) April 13, 2023
According to Associated Press report, in a recent public hearing, Christian and Jewish leaders expressed support for extending prayer times.
Last year, the city allowed broadcasts year-round between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm except for early morning prayers and sometimes night prayers.
As per media reports, in 2022, city officials worked with the Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque to allow the call to prayer to be broadcasted outdoors five times per day during Ramzan.

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April 15, 2023
Karnataka Azaan row: Bajrang Dal barges into, sprinkles gaumutra at DC’s office

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A few Hindutva workers said to be Bajrang Dal members on Monday allegedly sprinkled gaumutra (cow urine) outside the Deputy Commissioners (DC) office, in Shivamogga, Karnataka after a Muslim man delivered Azaan (call to prayer) at the same place a few days ago.
In a video that has been doing rounds on social media, the Hindu right-wing members can be seen wearing saffron scarves, shouting “Jai Shree Ram” and sprinkling what is said to be cow urine from a bottle.
In the footage, police can be seen trying to foil the attempt of Bajrang Dal members however, they managed to sprinkle gaumutra on the ground.
This row erupted after the controversial statement of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KS Eshwarappa on Allah after he heard Azaan in the background while delivering a speech on Sunday, March 12 in Mangaluru.
Eshwarappa stirred a controversy by stating “Does Allah listen only if the Azaan prayers are played on loudspeakers?”
“Wherever I go, this is a headache.” He went on to add, “We also carry out worship in our temples. Sholaks and bhajans are performed. Even we have more devoutness and respect towards God than them,” stated KS Eshwarappa.
In the aftermath of Eshwarappa’s statement, some Muslim men in Shivamogga on Friday staged a protest at the DC’s office where the man allegedly recited Azaan loudly on the premises during the protest.
Responding to the incident, KS Eshwarappa on Monday said, “I will write a memorandum to the Union Home Minister and the chief minister of Karnataka seeking action against a Muslim man who recited an Azaan.

Speaking to the media, Eshwarappa said that the youth, who performed Azaan is associated with the Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI). The police had booked the youngster under IPC Section 107 and granted him bail.
“This is a system which will destroy democracy. The people who will perform Azaan like this don’t know whether they are living in Pakistan or India. Why do we need government departments if this is what is happening? This incident has caused a serious threat to democracy,” he added.
When Siasat.com contacted the police on this case, they declined to comment stating that no case has been registered against the sprinkling of gaumutra.
Hindu groups protested, sprinkled Gaumutra & shouted “Jai Shree Ram” at the DC’s office where Azaan was recited a few days ago as a mark of protest against BJP MLA Eshwarappa’s recent statements on Azaan. pic.twitter.com/MvO6AjcIyW
— Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) March 21, 2023

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March 22, 2023
Karnataka: Man delivers Azaan outside DC office in protest against BJP MLA’s remark

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Following former minister and BJP leader K S Eshwarappa’s recent comments on Azaan, a Muslim man delivered the Azaan in front of the deputy commissioner’s office in Shivamogga district, Karnataka.
A group of Muslim men holding flags protested against the BJP MLA’s statements. They even tried to barge into the DC’s office.
Eswarappa stirred a fresh controversy in Karnataka by stating that “Does Allah listen only if the Azaan prayers are played on loudspeakers?”.
Speaking at a rally organised as part of the Vijay Sankalp Yatra on Sunday, Eshwarappa said, “Will Allah listen only if the prayers are done through loudspeakers…this makes me question if He is deaf.”
His statements received backlash from the Muslim community. However, the former minister defended his statements saying India is a Hindu Rashtra.
“In the entire world India is the only country for Hindus. We are protecting the Hindu dharma. But if they (Muslims) continue this practice (of giving Azaan) through loudspeakers then we have to admit he (Allah) is deaf. So I think this issue should be addressed at the earliest,” he told reporters.
“I did not mean to condemn any religion but was voicing the sentiments of the public. Let me give you an example. When the Azaan is pronounced near an examination center, students face inconvenience. The same goes for patients in hospitals,” he added.

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March 19, 2023
Deeply hurtful: Omar Abdullah on BJP leader K S Eshwarappa’s comments about Azaan

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Srinagar: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Monday termed Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa’s comment about Azaan — the Muslim call for prayer — “deeply hurtful”.
Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa on Monday said loudspeakers used for ‘Azaan’ disturb people, especially students preparing for examinations and patients in hospitals. He was responding to a query on his comments on Azaan made during the BJP’s Vijay Sankalp Yatra on Sunday at Shantinagar, which has gone viral on social media.
Reacting to Eshwarappa’s comments, Abdullah tweeted, “Setting aside the deeply hurtful comments from the BJP for a moment, who will explain to this ignoramus that an Azaan is not a prayer meant for Allah but is, in fact, a call to prayer meant for people. While Allah hears and sees all, humans alas often don’t.”
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March 14, 2023
Video: ‘Is Allah deaf’, questions Karnataka BJP MLA over Azaan on loudspeakers

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Dakshina Kannada: Former Minister and BJP MLA K.S. Eshwarappa has stirred a fresh controversy in Karnataka by stating that “does Allah listen only if the Azaan prayers are played on loudspeakers”.
Speaking at a rally organised as part of the Vijay Sankalp Yatra on Sunday, Eshwarappa said, “Will Allah listen only if the prayers are done through loudspeakers”.
The statement went viral on social media on Monday.
BJP MLA KS Eshwarappa makes controversial remarks during his speech in Mangaluru as Azaan plays in the background.
“This (Azaan) is a headache for me, does Allah hear prayers only if one screams on a microphone? is Allah deaf? This issue must be resolved soon” pic.twitter.com/Xlt3Up7pJp
— Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) March 13, 2023
While delivering the speech at Shanthinagar in Kavoor near Mangaluru, Eshwarappa said, “Wherever I go, this is a headache,” he said.
“We call people who need to be heard through loudspeakers as deaf. The Supreme Court had given the order in this regard. This problem is going to be solved. There shall be no doubts in this regard,” Eshwarappa maintained.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a call to respect all religions. But, will Allah listen to prayers only if done on loudspeakers?
“We also carry out worship in our temples. Sholaks and bhajans are performed. Even we have more devoutness and respect towards God than them.
“If at all there is any country which saves religion it is only India,” he maintained.

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March 13, 2023
Video: ‘Is Allah deaf’, questions Karnataka BJP MLA over Azaan on loudspeakers

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Dakshina Kannada: Former Minister and BJP MLA K.S. Eshwarappa has stirred a fresh controversy in Karnataka by stating that “does Allah listen only if the Azaan prayers are played on loudspeakers”.
Speaking at a rally organised as part of the Vijay Sankalp Yatra on Sunday, Eshwarappa said, “Will Allah listen only if the prayers are done through loudspeakers”.
The statement went viral on social media on Monday.
BJP MLA KS Eshwarappa makes controversial remarks during his speech in Mangaluru as Azaan plays in the background.
“This (Azaan) is a headache for me, does Allah hear prayers only if one screams on a microphone? is Allah deaf? This issue must be resolved soon” pic.twitter.com/Xlt3Up7pJp
— Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) March 13, 2023
While delivering the speech at Shanthinagar in Kavoor near Mangaluru, Eshwarappa said, “Wherever I go, this is a headache,” he said.
“We call people who need to be heard through loudspeakers as deaf. The Supreme Court had given the order in this regard. This problem is going to be solved. There shall be no doubts in this regard,” Eshwarappa maintained.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a call to respect all religions. But, will Allah listen to prayers only if done on loudspeakers?
“We also carry out worship in our temples. Sholaks and bhajans are performed. Even we have more devoutness and respect towards God than them.
“If at all there is any country which saves religion it is only India,” he maintained.

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March 13, 2023
It’s time for Azaan, Modi respects so we do: BJP MP Arvind in Dubai

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Jeddah: “It’s time for Azaan and our beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi respects Azaan and hence I stop my speech now a while”, these were the words by BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind.
Representing Nizamabad Lok Sabha Constituency by defeating none other than K. Kavita, who was the sitting MP, Arvind is known for fierce speeches.
The young BJP leader is in Dubai to participate in a meeting organized by NRI community organization, Indian People Forum (IPF) that leans towards BJP, on Sunday evening.
IPF has organized a meeting at Al Qouz with the theme of “Sadura Teera Sindhura Keratalau” (Saffron waves at far shores) where MP was addressing.
Arvind took a brief pause, after he was alerted about Azan by one leader on the stage, before continuing his speech that targeted KCR and his family without naming them.
Dr. Vijay Chowtaiwale of BJP’s foreign affairs wing was chief guest of the meeting.
Arvind said that his call center, established exclusively to cater the needs of Gulf NRIs, has so far repatriated 4,700 Indians from Gulf countries and supported many during Covid-19 crisis.
The MAP highlighted Pravasa Bheema Yojana Scheme of Government of India to Indian workers who are coming to Gulf countries. He asserted that the insurance scheme has solutions for every issue of NRI.

Arvind has a considerable following in Dubai and visits the emirate often. He played an important role in the IPF meeting.
A huge workforce that works in Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates in UAE is hailing from Northern Telangana region that is represented by BJP MPs Bandi Sanjay, Dharmapuri Arvind and Soyam Bapu Rao.
BJP is working on war footing to woo the youth in Telangana and its youth abroad. The party gives utmost importance to its cadre and fans in Gulf countries.
The visiting union ministers make a point, amidst their busy official schedules, by meeting saffron cadres irrespective of their job or financial status.
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March 7, 2023
Sona Mohapatra reaction to Shehnaaz Gill’s ‘azaan video’ grabs attention

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Mumbai: Ambarsariya singer Sona Mohapatra, known for openly criticising various celebrities is making headlines again for the same. You might be aware that she accused popular singers Kailash Kher and Anu Malik of sexual misconduct earlier. She lashed out at various celebrities during the ‘MeToo’ campaign and Shehnaaz Gill is one among them. It seems that Sona Mohapatra still hates Shehnaaz Gill for supporting Sajid Khan when the filmmaker was accused by various persons during the movement MeToo movement.
Yes, Sona Mohapatra has started the Twitter war again after she reacted to a video of Shehnaaz Gill in which Bigg Boss fame is seen stopping singing after hearing Azaan. Taking to Twitter, Sona raised questions about Shehnaaz Gill’s talent. She tweeted that Shehnaaz halting singing during an event reminds her of the time when Bigg Boss fame showed her support for Sajid Khan.
Sona’s tweet reads, “All the twitter adulation for #ShehnaazGiII’s act of ‘respect’ today reminded me of her ‘support’, ‘reverence’ & ‘glorification’ of a multiple accused sex offender & pervert #SajjidKhan when he was platformed on National TV. Wished she had some respect for her sisterhood. #MeToo,” she wrote.
Sona was trolled for the Tweet by fans of Shehnaaz Gill and Sajid Khan. Reacting to the trolls, she wrote , “Dear trolls trying to stand up for yet another starlet like Jacqueline (Fernandez), I don’t know what Shehnaz’s particular talent is as of now, apart from low-brow reality tv fame. But I do know the modus operandi of women of convenience, shortcuts who bust the good fight for a role/money.”
The singer continued, “do also share such details dear news portals using my tweet to advertise/amplify the Shehnaz starlets next new movie with the multiple #MeToo accused #SajjidKhan . Using my tweets as PR pegs for your publicity dear #Bollywood is an old trope & one that I recognise well. “
She further added, “whoever is the ‘SM agency’, please know that while I don’t have 1 who pay a bunch to harass your client in return, I have dealt with much worse in the past.Gangs who were in the payroll of the #BiggBoss himself? Invest to continue fake trend SHEHNAAZ WINS LOKMAT AWARD instead.”
In terms of work, Shehnaaz Gill is all set for her Bollywood debut in Salman Khan’s next ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan’ while Sajid Khan was recently seen in Bigg Boss 16.

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February 27, 2023
Watch – Karan Kundrra stops speech for Azaan, wins hearts

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Mumbai: In a heartwarming display of respect for religion, actor Karan Kundrra recently stopped his speech to listen to the call to prayer or Azaan during the promotional event of his most-anticipated upcoming show Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal. Sharing the video on his Instagram, Karan Kundrra’s fan page wrote, ”Being respectful towards other religions is a quality of a good human being.”
In the video that is going crazy viral on social media, Karan Kundrra is seen saying, ”Should we just pause for two minutes”. He explains that the reason for this is because the call to prayer, or Azaan, was being recited. After the Azaan concluded, Karan resumed his speech. After he finished his speech, someone in the audience thanked Karan for pausing his speech after hearing Azaan.
Fans heaped praises on the actor and lauded him for his gesture. His act of respect and religious sensitivity has won millions of the hearts of fans and has been widely praised on social media.
One of the fans wrote, ”Alhamdulillah… Aap ne kiye uske liye word kum hai.. respect bahot hai…lekin jaisa unhone kiye waise sab ne karna chahiye…koi bhi ho kisi bhi cast ka ho …samne wale ki izzat mai 1 min agar chup reh kar respect dege to kuch bhi nahi hota …ulta izzat badhti hai.’ (The words ‘thank you’ are not enough to express the respect due. However, everyone should act in the same way as he did, regardless of their caste or religion. If we show respect by being silent for just one minute, nothing happens, and instead, respect increases)”.
Another user wrote, ”Thanks for respect us , dusre k religion ko izzat dene se kisi ka deen nahi change hota thank u from the kore of my heart india mai aapke jese azeem insan bohut kum ,paye jate hai good job.”
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Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal is a romantic fantasy show and it stars Karan Kundrra, Gashmeer Mahajani and Reem Sameer Shaikh in lead roles. The show will premiere on February 13 and air Monday to Wednesday from 9 pm to 10 pm on Colors.

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February 8, 2023