MP Tejasvi Surya faces flak on Twitter over his remark of Hindus controlling state power
Bengaluru: Firebrand BJP Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday faced flak of Twitter users as he said that control of state power by Hindus is absolutely essential for sustenance of Dharma.
His comments, in a series of tweets, came on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lord Ram temple at Ayodhya.
"Dear Hindus, Most important lesson is that control of State power by Hindus is absolutely essential for the sustenance of Dharma. When we didn't control State, we lost our temple. When we regained, we rebuilt.
The 282 (seats) in 2014 and 303 (seats) in 2019 to Sri Narendra Modi made today possible!", Surya, who is also the party's BJP youth Wing state general secretary, tweeted.
He also said that the survival of India depends on the survival of Sanatana Dharma.
"The Sanatana Dharma, that is nationalism,' Sri Aurobindo had said in his Uttarapara speech. But what does it mean? Along with Jai Sri Ram, the purohits also chanted Bharat Mata Ki Jai - That is Dharmic nationalism. If Dharma survives, India survives," he said in another tweet.
Twitter users were quick to pick up his tweet and criticized the MP’s stance over the issue. The users slammed him for violating his oath of office taken under the Constitution of India.
Dear Hindus,
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) August 5, 2020
Most important lesson is that control of State power by Hindus is absolutely essential for sustenance of Dharma
When we didn’t control State, we lost our temple. When we regained, we rebuilt
The 282 in 2014 & 303 in 2019 to Sri @narendramodi made today possible!
We don't need a state to control or sustain our religion or Dharma. Pl do not politicize Hinduism. We Hindus are capable of sustaining and growing despite BJP, Congress or any other political party
— Amith Deshmukh (@deshmukh_amith) August 5, 2020
As a young Parliamentarian a lot is expected from you bt sadly you are a disappointment. Tell me were the CM of UP and PM of India at that time were not Hindu? Oh wait..as per your logic only those in BJP are Hindus...bizarre!
— Navneet Kour (@DaughterOfJammu) August 5, 2020
Dear @Tejasvi_Surya it should be addressed as dear Hindustanis, or dear Indians. This is applicable to all the Indians living on this earth and not just Hindus.
— raj moily (@rajmoily) August 5, 2020
So, a sitting MP is clearly telling this. It's not just Hindus who voted for you.
— Srinath Menon (@smenonk) August 5, 2020
Ashamed and embarassed that a MP like you is sitting in Parliament.
India is not just for Hindus.....no matter how much you try,it's for every single person who calls themselves Indians.
@rashtrapatibhvn @VPSecretariat Please note that @Tejasvi_Surya with this tweet has broken his oath to protect the idea of India as per the oath he took on the sacred Indian Constitution. As per the oath you took to protect India’s Constitution you must suspend this man as MP.
— Leo Saldanha (@leofsaldanha) August 5, 2020
It's sad to see the young politician is smitten by religious beliefs and propganding faith over and above humanity. Stop this divide and rule of nation based on religion. Let there be Mosque, temple church, gurdwara coexist in same place.
— Aparna Wali (@aparnawali24) August 5, 2020
Krishna or Ram Ji sustain dharma not by power or control over state but by shastra and sewa. Sanatan dharam doesn't need unsecure politician to secure it. God himself saves and maintain dharma.
— rahul gakhar (@gakharrahul) August 5, 2020
Many Modi comes and Goes sanatan is always sanatan will remain sanatan.
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New Faces: 10 talents who are ready to own IPL this season
New Delhi (PTI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre hogged the limelight in their debut IPL season last year and in the upcoming edition too, there would be quite a few who would like to justify the tournament tagline of "Where Talent Meets Opportunity".
PTI takes a look at one rookie from each of the 10 franchises who are expected to make a name for themselves in the next eight weeks.
The list comprises both Indian and international names who either haven't yet made their IPL debut or have played less than five games so far.
Prashant Veer (Chennai Super Kings):
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There are plenty of cricketers in India, who bowl slow left-arm orthodox and bat left-handed. But none of them are faced with the task of filling up the big boots of Ravindra Jadeja like the 20-year-old Amethi-born Prashant Veer.
Never before has one witnessed Chennai Super Kings invest so heavily in youth. The franchise bagged him with a Rs 14.20 crore bid, based more on potential and how the scouts felt after looking at him during trials.
The 20-year-old has only nine Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) matches under his belt but with a bowling economy rate of 6.45 and a batting strike-rate of 167 plus, Prashant Veer is expected to play a big part for the 'Canary Yellows' this season.
Auqib Nabi (Delhi Capitals):
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At 29, Nabi isn't a spring chicken and has a good eight years of domestic cricket under his belt but the anticipation surrounding his IPL debut would make DC fans believe that they are in for something special.
After a stellar Ranji season during which he claimed 60 odd wickets to singlehandedly get the trophy for Jammu and Kashmir, the 'Baramullah Express's big-match temperament and India prospects will be judged this year.
He has played 34 T20 games for J&K in SMAT and the economy rate of 7.74 is good for someone who mostly bowls in Powerplays.
The only worrying factor will be his average speed, which is in early 130s and could be cannon fodder for international batters.
Ashok Sharma (Gujarat Titans):
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Ashok, one of the fastest young bowlers in India, has been a part of Rajasthan Royals set-up but hasn't got a game so far in the IPL.
There are no guarantees that the 23-year-old will get one this season with GT, especially with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna being around as first two choices along with Kagiso Rabada.
However, among back-up Indian pacers, Ashok could be looked at by head coach Ashish Nehra, especially after clocking 150 kmph at this year's SMAT.
Tejasvi Dahiya (Kolkata Knight Riders):
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Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar's protege Angkrish Raghuvanshi is being prepared as the batter-keeper since he has already played a couple of IPL seasons.
But the 23-year-old Dahiya, who hails from Delhi, is also a serious talent, who if persisted with, could give results in long run. He scored a half-century for Delhi during the last SMAT and a strike-rate of 168 makes him a good bet in the middle-order.
Naman Tiwari (Lucknow Super Giants):
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Good left-arm pacers are few and far between in India and the 2024 U-19 World Cupper Naman Tiwari has impressed one and all during trials.
The 20-year-old regularly clocks northwards of 140 clicks, had a good 2024 UP T20 league for Noida Kings and could be a handy back-up option if need be.
Tiwari has the ability to get deliveries straighten to right handers.
Allah Ghazanfar (Mumbai Indians):
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If there is one bowler that IPL fans have been eagerly waiting to watch, it has to be 20-year-old Ghazanfar, the latest from the stable of mystery spinners produced by Afghanistan.
Ghazanfar was supposed to play for KKR last season but had opted out. He has done well for MI Emirates and this season, Mahela Jayawardene would be tempted to use him as one of the four overseas options.
Mitchell Owen (Punjab Kings):
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Last season, Owen got to face only two balls in a single game but the burly Tasmanian is coming on the back of a reputation that he has built for Hobart Hurricanes with a strike-rate of 187 over 36 Big Bash League games and a strike rate of 180 plus in 75 career T20 games.
The 24-year-old has the ability to give the ball mighty thwack and to add to it, he can slip in an over or two of medium pace.
Ravi Singh (Rajasthan Royals):
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The 24-year-old Railwayman smashed 218 runs for his side with a strike rate of 173 during SMAT last year.
The highlight certainly was a 38-ball-68 in a successful chase against Vidarbha -- an attack that had IPL players Yash Thakur, Harsh Dubey and Darshan Nalkande. It fetched him Rs 95 lakh deal with RR and it would be interesting to follow his progress this season.
Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Benagluru):
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The 22-year-old scored a half-century last season in one of the two games that he got a look-in but this time, Bethell is coming into the IPL on the back of a superb century in the T20 World Cup semi-final against India at the Wankhede.
On Chinnaswamy belters, he along with Jitesh Sharma, could become a nightmare for the opposition teams.
Shivang Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
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The 23-year-old from Madhya Pradesh bowls left-arm wrist spin that makes him a rare commodity. Unlike Kuldeep, who has an angular run-up to the crease, Shivang has a more orthodox straight run-up.
He is also a handy lower order batter but it remains to be seen if SRH head coach Daniel Vettori can find a slot for him.
