Sonu Nigam Rants About Azaan And ‘Forced Religiousness’, Twitter Erupts With Reactions.

It is a fine Monday morning for many but looks like Sonu Nigam is having a heavy bout of Monday Blues and is caught in an irritated mood by Twitterati. Reason? He was woken up by azaan at a local mosque early in the morning.

In a series of tweets, Sonu’s tirade about “forced religiousness” is what many are waking up to.

 

Sonu began by citing how he has to be woken up by the ‘Azaan’ in the morning.

https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/853758848133242880

 

While stating a fact, he even took a chapter out of history to prove his point.

https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/853760205368078336

 

He pointed out the plights of atheists.

https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/853761583666806784

 

And, ended his rant by saying…

https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/853764889671720960

 

In no time, Tweeple huddled with their reactions. Some criticised him…

Dear Sonu Nigam u forget u started ur career doing jagrata all night. Where was gundagardi thn. If azaan shd stop thn jagrata shd also stop.

— G.MISHRA (@Satyameva_J) April 17, 2017

 

And called him intolerant.

https://twitter.com/iamzaalima/status/853768259056828416

 

She pointed out the “privilege” Sonu has.

Sonu Nigam is a classic example of Hindu Privilege. I dare see a Muslim Celebrity speak of the noise caused by Ganpati Celebrations.

— Goddess of the Gaps (@ThePappadWoMan) April 17, 2017

 

But then, many came pouring in with support. 

1 .Shahid‘s writer urged to ban it all.

Don't want to hear the Azaan at dawn, nor do I want to hear a Chikni Chameli tuned Ganesh Aarti at dusk. Ban ALL loudspeakering of religion. https://t.co/BVu1Nb6mKR

— Apurva (@Apurvasrani) April 17, 2017

 

2. She urged all to read his timeline properly in another tweet.

I think what @sonunigam means is your religion stops where my nose/ears/space begins.

— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) April 17, 2017

 

3. P.S. This guy was just criticising him one tweet ago.

Valid point Sonu Nigam. Let's unite and stop both azaan and jagrata. Bcz both create noise pollution.

— G.MISHRA (@Satyameva_J) April 17, 2017

 

4. This guy chimed in with Sonu.

https://twitter.com/PanthicPolice/status/853823937569935360

 

5. We need to fact-check that one, shouldn’t we.

Sonu Nigam has said very right. This was also said by Kabirdas And this is a Islamic noise which is wrong.?

— Anurag chaturvedi (@anuragchturvedi) April 17, 2017

 

6. And, this valid point.

Sonu Nigam has raised his voice against the raised voice. Now liberals will defend saying 'that's their choice'.

— Maverick (@iAstroNOT) April 17, 2017

 

Oh, one even derived fun out of it.

7. Like this one,

Garam chai ki pyali ho sath me sonu Nigam ki gaali ho?#MondayMotivation #SonuNigam

— Sagnik Misra (@Sangy_Sagnik) April 17, 2017

 

8. If you’ve been following the news of Snapchat-Snapdeal, you’ll know.

Thanks to Sonu Nigam, atleast Snapchat ratings won't fall anymore.

— Akshar | اكشار (@akshaaaaar) April 17, 2017

 

9. And, this one just took the case.

Me: Ye 4 bank transactions ke baad charges kyun laga rahe hain?

Sonu Nigam: pic.twitter.com/7rKj8tjwU8

— Gentle Giant (@iKunaal) April 17, 2017

 

10. On a side note, this is what Mr Agnihotri had to say.

I am willing to sponsor a campaign against illegal blaring of Azaan and other prayers on loudspeakers. Suggest a creative hashtag.

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) April 17, 2017

What do you think about Sonu’s comments? Was he right? Let us know in the comments below.