Muslims showered with flowers amid Holi celebrations in Seelampur
Delhi: As Holi coincided with Friday prayers this year, residents of Delhi’s Seelampur marked the occasion by showering flower petals on Muslims during their prayers near Jama Masjid. Choosing petals over colours, locals aimed to honour the sanctity of the occasion while embracing the spirit of communal harmony.
Videos of the moment captured worshippers completing their prayers as a gentle rain of flowers fell upon them, a gesture widely appreciated as a reflection of mutual respect and cultural bonds. Residents saw this as a reaffirmation of unity, highlighting the shared traditions that connect communities.
At a time of increasing social divisions, such acts of goodwill serve as reminders of the deep-rooted ethos of coexistence and harmony.
Delhi's Seelampur where Hindu brothers celebrated Holi by showering flowers on Namazis.#HoliCelebration pic.twitter.com/3QTQHCnjQD
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K'taka expects maturity, not 'impulsive commentary': LoP Ashoka slams Siddaramaiah over Iran remarks
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka expects maturity from its Chief Minister, not impulsive commentary on sensitive global affairs, Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Assembly R Ashoka said on Tuesday.
Ashoka's comments came in response to CM Siddaramaiah’s recent post on ‘X’ regarding US-Iran tensions.
“While speaking of peace, it (US) has chosen the path of war,” the CM had said in the post, as he “strongly condemned” the contradiction, and expressed condolences on the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Taking to X, Ashoka said, “Karnataka expects maturity from its Chief Minister, not impulsive commentary on sensitive international matters.”
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“India’s foreign policy is determined in New Delhi with strategic depth and national interest as its guiding principle. It is not shaped or driven by domestic vote-bank compulsions or electoral calculations,” he said.
According to him, responsible leaders exercise restraint when global tensions are escalating.
The BJP leader also drew parallels to past incidents, especially Operation Sindoor, where he claimed Siddaramaiah's remarks "created unnecessary controversy and embarrassment for our State, even being amplified and finding applause in hostile foreign media.”
“And now, once again, instead of statesmanship, we are witnessing knee-jerk reactions rooted in appeasement politics,” he said.
Ashoka further said foreign policy is not a stage for ideological posturing.
“It is about safeguarding India’s sovereignty, maintaining strategic balance, and strengthening our global standing,” he said.
Karnataka deserves leadership that reinforces India’s voice on the world stage, not statements that are conveniently celebrated by those who do not wish our nation well, he added.
Ashoka reminded the Chief Minister that his words carry weight and urged him to "rise above partisan calculations" and uphold the dignity of his office.
