After Ghaziabad weapons distribution, Lucknow youngsters respond with roses, pens, call for peace
Lucknow: Amid growing concerns over incidents of communal polarisation in parts of Uttar Pradesh, a group of Muslim youngsters in Lucknow organised a peaceful outreach by distributing roses and pens to passersby on Friday.
The initiative gained attention as it came days after reports from Ghaziabad, where members of Right wing extremist groups were seen distributing weapons during a public event. In contrast, the Lucknow outreach chose symbols of peace and knowledge, with participants saying their aim was to promote unity, education and non-violence.
During the interaction, an elderly man who received a rose and a pen responded with visible emotion, telling the youngsters, “You are doing a very good thing. The day ignorance is removed from us, no one except Allah will be able to harm us.” The exchange was captured on video and later shared widely on social media.
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The organisers said the gesture was meant to underline the importance of education and compassion at a time when divisive acts were drawing public concern. They invoked the ideals of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, often cited as a symbol of scientific temper, inclusivity and national unity, to stress that India’s future depends on knowledge and humanity rather than violence and hatred.
The video of the event was posted on the X handle of Team Rising Falcon and has since been circulated widely. Many users described it as a timely and powerful response to rising intolerance.
In Lucknow, Muslim youth spread a message of peace by distributing roses and pens.
— Team Rising Falcon (@TheRFTeam) January 2, 2026
This initiative was a clear response to the recent incident in Ghaziabad, where Hindu extremists distributed weapons choosing knowledge and love over hate and violence.
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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report
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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.
According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.
Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.
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