Comedian Daniel Fernandes cancels Hyderabad show citing safety concerns
Hyderabad: Comedian Daniel Fernandes has decided to cancel his scheduled show in Hyderabad, citing concerns over the safety of his audience, crew, and himself.
Daniel Fernandes canceled his show 'Do you Know Who I Am?' which was supposed to take place at the Heart Cup Coffee located in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills.
Fernandes expressed his apprehensions, stating, "Nobody is ready to guarantee the safety of my audience, crew, and myself."
"We had to reschedule tonight's shows in Hyderabad because of the unrest caused by my last video. The video that has offended people has been taken down, and I posted an apology today. However, we are still receiving calls, messages and emails threatening us with violence and vandalism," he said in a video posted on his Instagram page.
The decision comes after BJP MLA Raja Singh urged him to cancel the show, following comments made by Fernandes regarding Jains from Delhi dressing up as Muslims to buy goats on Eid.
T Raja Singh, in a video had said that if Fernandes did not cancel the show, "our workers will come there and thrash you". Known for his outspoken views, Singh also called on the authorities to prevent the show from happening.
Singh's request invoked memories of the Munawar Faruqui incident, which sparked controversy in the past.
Faruqui, another comedian, was arrested in January 2021 in Indore for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities, sparking widespread controversy and debates on freedom of expression.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
