After the demise of former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, tributes are being paid from all over the country and the world. But meanwhile, an old video of famous poet Kumar Vishwas has gone viral on social media, which has created controversy.
Viral Video: What did Kumar Vishwas say?
The video that is going viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is from the year 2012. This was part of a Kavi Sammelan, in which Kumar Vishwas, while reading a poem, said in a humorous tone:
“Recently, when Jaspal Bhatti ji passed away in an accident, I became very angry at God’s timing. When only Sardar had to be picked, why did you pick the one who made you laugh?”
This video has now once again become the center of discussion. Many users are sharing this and alleging that Kumar Vishwas had at that time given a statement like “demanding death” for Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Reactions on social media
- Criticism and allegations:
Many X handles shared this clip and wrote that Kumar Vishwas had wished death for the former PM.- One user wrote, “Kumar Vishwas must be the happiest person on earth today. Then they were asking for death for him, now they are paying tribute.”
- Others called it a “symbol of hate.”
- Arguments in support:
Supporters of Kumar Vishwas talked about understanding it in the context of satire and poetry. He described this statement as a speech meant only as a joke.
Kumar Vishwas and other controversies
Apart from the video regarding Dr. Manmohan Singh, another clip is also in the news. In this, during a programme, an artiste impersonated Manmohan Singh, and his personality and speech were mocked. Kumar Vishwas was hosting this program.
Amidst the controversial video, Kumar Vishwas is also facing criticism regarding another matter. In a poetry conference he said:
“Do teach Ramayana-Mahabharata to your children. It may not happen that the name of your house is Ramayana and someone else takes away your Sri Lakshmi.
This statement was linked to Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, due to which she was criticized a lot.
What do the critics say?
Critics of Kumar Vishwas are terming this viral video as “insensitive” and “insulting the former PM”. He says that such comments are not only inappropriate for a respected person like Dr. Manmohan Singh, but also raises questions on the poet’s morality.
