PM Modi praises cricketer Mohammed Shami during an election rally in Amroha, as the second phase of voting approaches. He also inaugurates a stadium built by Yogi ji's government and speaks about the town's cultural identity, including the dholak, which has recently received a GI tag. Amroha is set to vote on April 26, with a main contest between the BJP's Kanwar Singh Tanwar and the Congress's Kunwar Danish Ali.
PM Modi Lauds Mohammed Shami and Inaugurates Stadium in Amroha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently praised cricketer Mohammed Shami during an election rally in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. He also inaugurated a newly constructed stadium and highlighted the town's cultural heritage, including the recent GI tag for the dholak.
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Mohammed Shami is an Indian cricketer who plays as a fast bowler for the Indian national team and domestic clubs. He is known for his pace and accuracy, and has been ranked among the top bowlers in the world.
The dholak is a two-headed drum commonly found in Northern India and Pakistan. It is used in various cultural and religious ceremonies, including weddings and devotional music. The GI (Geographical Indication) tag for the Amroha dholak recognizes its unique craftsmanship and association with the region.
The BJP is hoping to consolidate its support among the Hindu majority voters in Amroha while also reaching out to Muslim voters. The party has fielded Kanwar Singh Tanwar, a former Congress leader, as its candidate.
The Congress party has traditionally been strong in Amroha, and Kunwar Danish Ali is seen as a strong candidate. However, the BJP's recent electoral successes and the impact of the Hindutva narrative may pose a challenge to the Congress.
Amroha will vote on April 26, 2022, as part of the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The results of the election will be declared on March 10, 2022.
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