Tej Pratap asks singer to not sing ‘vulgar’ songs at Patna event
A recent incident at a Makar Sankranti event in Patna has sparked a heated debate on social media, with a video of Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) chief Tej Pratap Yadav interrupting a Bhojpuri singer’s performance going viral. The video, which has been widely shared on various social media platforms, shows Yadav taking the stage and asking the singer to stop singing “vulgar” songs, instead urging her to sing devotional songs.
The incident occurred during a cultural event organized to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a festival that marks the beginning of the sun’s journey towards the northern hemisphere. The event, which was attended by a large crowd, featured a performance by a popular Bhojpuri singer, who was entertaining the audience with her energetic and lively songs.
However, just as the singer was getting into the groove, Tej Pratap Yadav, who was also present at the event, suddenly took the stage and interrupted her performance. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, Yadav can be heard telling the singer to stop singing “vulgar” songs, which he claimed were not suitable for the occasion.
“Vulgar gaana mat gaao, bhajan gaao (don’t sing vulgar songs, sing hymns),” Yadav can be heard saying in the video. “Krishna ji wala bhajan gaao (sing hymns of Lord Krishna),” he added, urging the singer to switch to devotional songs that would be more in line with the spirit of the occasion.
The singer, who seemed taken aback by Yadav’s sudden intervention, initially tried to reason with him, explaining that she was simply performing the songs that the audience had requested. However, Yadav remained firm in his stance, insisting that the singer should focus on singing devotional songs that would promote a sense of spirituality and cultural values.
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people praising Yadav for taking a stand against “vulgar” content, while others have criticized him for trying to impose his personal values on others. Some have argued that the singer had the right to perform the songs she chose, and that Yadav’s intervention was an attempt to curb artistic freedom.
Others, however, have applauded Yadav for his efforts to promote cultural values and decency, arguing that the singer’s songs were indeed “vulgar” and not suitable for a family-friendly event like the Makar Sankranti celebration.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of politicians in shaping cultural values and norms. While some have praised Yadav for taking a stand on the issue, others have criticized him for trying to impose his personal values on others, arguing that it is not the role of politicians to dictate what kind of music people should listen to.
As the debate continues to rage on social media, it remains to be seen how the incident will impact the wider cultural landscape. Will it lead to a greater emphasis on promoting cultural values and decency, or will it be seen as an attempt to curb artistic freedom? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, the video of Tej Pratap Yadav interrupting the Bhojpuri singer’s performance continues to go viral, with many people sharing their opinions and reactions to the incident on social media.
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