Munawwar Rana: Every time we read something beautiful about a mother, Munawwar comes to mind. This well-known poet from Urdu retired on Sunday. The literary community is in mourning following his passing. Countless poets, writers, leaders, and millions of his admirers are paying their final respects. Additionally, Prime Minister Modi has conveyed his sorrow for Rana’s passing.
International Acclaim for Poetry and Writing
Munawwar Rana gained international recognition for his poetry and writing, but in his final years, he made some contentious remarks that kept him in the headlines. His vow to “demolish Parliament and turn it into a farm” was a hot topic during the 2021 farmers’ movement. Allow us to share with you some of his life’s accomplishments and controversy.
Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014
In 2014, Munawwar Rana, who penned numerous poetry on his mother, received the Sahitya Akademi Award. In addition, Rana has received recognition from the Ghalib, Amir Khusro, Kabir of Poetry, and Mati Ratna awards. Munawwar Rana, a prominent figure in the literary world, is a published author of over a dozen works. These are Sab Uske Liye, Ghar Akela Ho Gaya, Badan Sarai, Neem Ke Phool, Ghazal Gaon, Peepal Chhaon, and Maa.
Controversial Tweet During Farmers’ Movement
Munawwar Rana was a good litterateur but due to his statements he was often embroiled in controversies. During the farmers’ movement, he had written a controversial couplet on Twitter. He had said that the Parliament House should be demolished and a farm should be built there. He had written, “Some people of this country will get food, demolish the Parliament and build some fields there… Now the fate of the farmers will change like this, burn the warehouses built by the Seths… I am speaking the truth in the court of lies. , blow the neck, burn me or alive.” After this tweet surfaced, he had to face a lot of opposition and criticism. After this he deleted the tweet.
Disapproval of Supreme Court’s Ram Temple Ruling
Munawwar Rana, who gained notoriety for his mother-focused poems, took issue with the Supreme Court’s ruling about the Ram temple. This is conceivable given that he had questioned former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi following the ruling. He had said that the Hindu side had been carried someplace in this dispute. His remarks brought him into disrepute.
Vow to Quit Uttar Pradesh
Munawwar Rana lived in Uttar Pradesh. He had declared that he would quit Uttar Pradesh (UP) if Yogi Adityanath were to win the chief ministership once more during the 2022 Assembly elections. Munawwar Rana’s comment became widely shared on social media after the BJP won the elections with a resounding majority and Yogi Adityanath was re-elected as chief minister.
The renowned poet Manjar Bhopali then sent an invitation to him to visit Madhya Pradesh and posted on social media, saying, “Munawwar Bhai, you have a home in Bhopal, but speak less here—speaking too much proved to be harmful for you.”
Comments on International Matters
In addition to making contentious remarks on a range of national problems, Munawwar Rana has made remarks on delicate international matters. In the well-known French cartoon controversy, Munawwar had provided justification for the slicing of a school teacher’s throat. He had threatened to have us kill anyone who created a cartoon of our parents. He frequently targeted UP CM Yogi and PM Modi as well.
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