Indian fan asks Salena Gomez to chant "India's best slogan - Jai Shri Ram"; here’s how she responded
New Delhi: A recent video featuring an unexpected exchange between an Indian fan and pop star Selena Gomez has gone viral, stirring diverse reactions online. The video shows the fan eagerly taking a selfie with Gomez and then surprising her with a request to chant, "Jai Shri Ram."
When Gomez appears confused, the fan clarifies, calling it "India's best slogan - Jai Shri Ram." She politely responds, “Aww, thank you, honey,” without engaging further.
Instagram user Pallav Paliwal originally shared the video, captioning it, "One of our followers met Selena Gomez and she said 'Jai Shri Ram' on the occasion of Diwali." Although Paliwal suggested the interaction took place on Diwali, viewers noted Gomez’s outfit matched one she wore at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, raising doubts about the timing.
The video has sparked strong online reactions, with many expressing embarrassment and frustration. "I got levels of embarrassment I couldn't believe were possible," commented one viewer, while another labeled it “the most pathetic thing I've seen all year.” Others criticized the fan’s request as a sign of “an incurable inferiority complex.”
Paliwal's post has amassed nearly 20,000 likes on Instagram, while the video has gained millions of views across social media platforms, including X and Facebook.
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PM Modi inaugurates several development projects in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated several development projects, including 1,675 flats for residents of JJ clusters and the World Trade Centre, in Delhi.
Modi handed over the keys to eligible beneficiaries of EWS flats at Swabhiman Apartments in the Ashok Vihar area.
For every Rs 25 lakh spent on construction of a flat by the central government, the eligible beneficiaries pay less than seven per cent of the total amount, comprising Rs 1.42 lakh as a nominal contribution and Rs 30,000 for five years of maintenance.
The development push from the BJP-led central government comes ahead of assembly polls in Delhi, expected in February.
Modi also inaugurated two urban redevelopment projects -- the World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar and the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Type-II quarters at Sarojini Nagar.
The government said the World Trade Centre transformed the area by replacing more than 600 dilapidated quarters with state-of-the-art commercial towers, offering around 34 lakh square feet of premium commercial space with advanced amenities.
