PM's Cutout Worshipped, 'Modi Chalisa' Recited During an Event at Press Club
The journalists’ body said it did not organize the devotional event and stopped it after hall-rental terms were violated, as videos spread online.
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'Jai Jai Modi': 'Modi Chalisa' recited, PM's cut-out worshipped at Press Club of India event; journalists' body denies involvement
Purported videos of Prime Minster Narendra Modi's cutout being worshipped at the Press Club of India have gone viral on social media. However, the journalists' body on Thursday clarified that it had not organised the event. Images and videos surfacing online show a 'Modi Chalisa' -- a devotional song -- being read out and a cutout image of Modi depicting him in a god-like manner.
PM's cutout worshipped, 'Modi Chalisa' recited during an event at Press Club
The Press Club of India clarified it did not organise an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cutout was worshipped and a 'Modi Chalisa' was read. The event, organised by the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, was stopped by club authorities due to violation of rental terms. The organiser plans to build a temple for PM Modi in Bihar, citing his support for the transgender community.
‘Modi Chalisa’ at Press Club of India sparks row; act draws clarification
In response to a viral video, the Press Club of India confirmed that the event featuring an aarti for a Prime Minister Narendra Modi statue was not sanctioned by them. The hall had been rented for a press conference by an external organization, but the terms of the rental were breached. The club took immediate action to stop the event, issuing a clarification via social media about their involvement.
Transgender community recites 'Modi Chalisa' in Delhi Press Club
New Delhi: The transgender community on Thursday, August 20, recited ‘Modi Chalisa’, a Hindu devotional prayer, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Press Club of India. Portraying the PM as Lord Hanuman, the transgender members, including Dr Rajan Singh and Mahamandaleshwar Vaibhavi Maharaj, sang the Chalisa, chanting “Har Har Modi” and “Jai Jai Modi.” The event commemorated the site of a temple honouring Modi. A video of the incident h…
‘Shri Modi Chalisa’ Recited at Press Club of India by Transgender Community | 📰 LatestLY
Members of the Indian transgender community, including Dr. Rajan Singh and Mahamandaleshwar Vaibhavi Maharaj, recited ‘Shri Modi Chalisa’ at the site of a proposed temple dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The event brought community members together for the recitation. 📰 ‘Shri Modi Chalisa’ Recited at Press Club of India by Transgender Community .
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