10-Y-O 'so-called baba' Abhinav Arora claims threat from Lawrence Bishnoi, sparks online mockery
NDTV draws flak for 'PR' coverage
Mathura: The family of 10-year-old influencer Abhinav Arora recently claimed he received a life threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, but the news has sparked a wave of humour and disbelief online. NDTV, which reported on the claim, has also come under fire, with users criticising the network for giving unnecessary publicity to the young “spiritual orator” and his family’s allegations.
Social media users on X (formerly Twitter) responded with scepticism, with many questioning both the validity of the threat and NDTV’s coverage. Comments ranged from humorous to critical, with one user stating, “150 crore population me se 100 crore logon ko Bishnoi ne dhamki de rakhi hai,” while another remarked, “Is it because he is not going to school?” Some saw it as a publicity ploy, saying, “In religion business, playing the victim is the best option to gain followers.”
Other humorous responses continued to pile on, with comments such as, “Pure publicity stunt to gain sympathy,” and “Lawrence Bishnoi bhi chahta hai ki jaldi se school mein admission ho iska.” Another user sarcastically requested, “Dear #LawrenceBishnoi, can you threaten me too, please… I beg you.”
Another user jabbed at NDTV, writing, “NDTV calling Abhinav Arora an ‘Orator’—even they’re contributing to this PR circus.” The responses didn’t stop there and comments like “Publicity ke liye aur koi raasta nahi tha kya?” added to the sceptical backlash.
The family also referenced a 2023 viral video showing Abhinav being scolded by Swami Rambhadracharya, though Abhinav claimed the Swami later blessed him. However social media users were unconvinced and showed no sympathy. One sarcastic comment suggested, “Spiritual Orator should be replaced with Spiritual Clown,” while others questioned the entire episode as a “publicity stunt.”
Comments like, “In Modiji’s Amrit Kaal, even Sanatanis aren't safe,” and “Publicity ke liye aur koi raasta nahi tha?” highlighted the scepticism surrounding the claims by Abhinav.
NDTV’s coverage of the story has become part of the narrative, with many criticising the network for adding fuel to the publicity push.
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PM Modi sends chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah for Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
New Delhi, Jan 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the 'Urs' of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, and wished for happiness and peace into everyone's lives.
He also presented a 'chadar' to Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju which would be offered on his behalf at the famous shrine of the sufi saint in Ajmer.
Modi said, "Greetings on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. May this occasion bring happiness and peace into everyone’s lives."
Sharing a picture of Modi giving a chadar to him and BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui, Rijiju said on X, "This gesture reflects his deep respect for India’s rich spiritual heritage and the enduring message of harmony and compassion."
Urs is held annually at the shrine of the sufi saint to commemorate his death anniversary.
The prime minister has been annually sending a chadar to the shrine.
Greetings on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. May this occasion bring happiness and peace into everyone’s lives. https://t.co/vKZDwEROli
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2025
