They will spit, urinate: Mahant Ravindra Puri opposes non-Hindu shops at Mahakumbh 2025
Prayagraj: Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad President, Mahant Ravindra Puri, has called for non-Hindus to be prohibited from setting up shops at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, citing concerns about cleanliness, safety, and the sanctity of the event.
Puri stated, “Tea shops, juice stalls, and flower shops should not be allotted to non-Hindus. If they are given these shops, they might spit or urinate in the area, creating unhygienic conditions. Such actions could disturb the sanctity of the fair and compel Naga saints to take action.” He stressed the importance of ensuring that the Mahakumbh remains "clean, grand, divine, and peaceful."
The statement comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann ki Baat address, praised the Mahakumbh as a symbol of India's unity in diversity and called for efforts to eliminate societal divisions. Modi described the event as an inclusive gathering where traditions and sects coexist without discrimination.
The All India Muslim Jamaat has criticised the Parishad's proposal, warning that such measures could lead to societal divisions.
The Mahakumbh is set to begin on January 13, 2025, and preparations are underway to upgrade Prayagraj’s infrastructure, ensuring a sustainable and welcoming environment for millions of visitors. Authorities are working to maintain a clean, litter-free space for the spiritual gathering.
Prayagraj, UP: When asked whether non-Hindus would be allowed to set up shops, Ravindra Puri, the President of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad says, "We have stated that tea shops, juice stalls, and flower shops should not be allowed for them. If they are given these shops,… pic.twitter.com/oY3zJ0pPVc
— IANS (@ians_india) January 1, 2025
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Indian ‘drill man’ stops 57 electric fans in one minute with his tongue, sets Guinness World Record
New Delhi: Kranthi Kumar Panikera, a resident of Suryapet in Telangana, has set a Guinness World Record for stopping 57 electric fans with his tongue in just one minute. This feat, executed with unbelievable precision and speed, has left audiences both astonished and impressed.
Known as the "Drill Man" for his courageous stunts, Panikera's latest achievement further strengthens his reputation as a performer of unique acts. The Guinness World Records (GWR) shared a video recently of the jaw-dropping moment on its social media platforms, captioning the clip, “Most electric fan blades stopped using the tongue in one minute 57 by Kranthi Drillman.” The clip shows Panikera deftly using his tongue to halt the spinning blades of the fans with astonishing speed.
Most electric fan blades stopped using the tongue in one minute 👅 57 by Kranthi Drillman 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/dsH8FULHxW
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) January 2, 2025
Since being posted, the video has garnered over 17.9 million views on X (formerly known as Twitter) and sparked a wide range of reactions online, reflecting the mix of admiration and disbelief from viewers. One user wondered, “Is there training for something like this?” while another humorously commented, “So we just giving records out for anything now?”
