Video of bhajan played at Haryana Police crime review meet triggers public criticism
Chandigarh: A video of senior Haryana police officers listening to bhajans during a recent crime review meeting has sparked widespread criticism on social media. The footage, circulating online, shows officials in a conference room clapping to a rendition of "Hare Ram Hare Krishna," performed by Hindu saints.
Many users on X (formerly Twitter) questioned the relevance of playing religious songs in a setting meant for assessing crime. Comments ranged from criticisms of the meeting’s tone to more serious accusations of the state prioritising religious displays over public safety. One user remarked, "Now what is the need of police? Let the bhajan kirtan troupe handle the justice system," while others highlighted that such activities should take place in private settings, not in official, taxpayer-funded gatherings.
The incident follows Haryana’s recent Assembly elections, which saw the BJP securing victory with Nayab Singh Saini as the newly appointed chief minister.
A review meeting on crime attended by top officials of Haryana police has come under the radar for playing bhajans (Hindu religious songs). A video has surfaced on social media platforms where senior police officers seated in what seems to be a conference room are seen enjoying pic.twitter.com/2WmU83ZC5U
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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.
