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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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
