Assam Minister Ashok Singhal’s X post referencing “gobhi farming” after Bihar election results has ignited controversy. Critics believe it alludes to the 1989 Bhagalpur riots’ “cauliflower burial case,” where victims’ bodies were allegedly concealed under cauliflower fields. Social media users condemned the perceived insensitivity, prompting a response from Shashi Tharoor who denounced such massacres. NEW DELHI: Assam minister Ashok Singhal’s X post on “gobhi farming” has sparked controversy. Following NDA’s landslide victory in the Bihar legislative elections, Assam’s minister of health and family welfare shared a picture of a cauliflower field with a caption, “Bihar approves gobhi farming.” Congress MO The social media since erupted in debates as to whether it referred to the infamous ‘cauliflower burial case’ that happened during the 1989 Bhagalpur riots.Social media users have expressed shock and disbelief after the minister appeared to reference a brutal massacre in a casual post, drawing widespread criticism for insensitivity and poor judgment. A user @isaifpatel quoted the post and called for Shashi Tharoor to get “influential Hindu leaders to condemn this normalisation of one of the worst pogroms perpetuated against Bihari Muslims.”In response, Shashi Throor stated that getting joint statements was not his job. He further went on to condemn the post as he wrote, “But as a passionate advocate of inclusive India and a proud Hindu, I can speak for myself, and for most Hindus I know, in saying that neither our faith nor our nationalism requires, justifies or condones such massacres, let alone applauds them.”During the 1989 riots in Bihar’s Bhagalpur, also known as the Logain massacre, killings of more than 100 muslims were reported. After the bodies of the victims were buried, to conceal the evidence, cauliflower saplings were planted all over the graves. The timing becomes important too because it happened just weeks before the general elections in which Congress government lost ground across much of North India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKerala: RSS Worker Dies By Suicide After BJP Denies Local Body Poll Ticket In Thiruvananthapuram1 Dead, Several Feared Trapped As Portion Of Stone Mine Collapses In UP’s Sonbhadra; Rescue Ops On”I have no family…” Rohini Acharya Cuts Ties With Lalu Clan, Exits Politics Post-RJD DefeatRK Singh Slams Bihar BJP Suspension, Says He Only Opposed Tickets to Criminal Candidates‘Premature to Speculate’: Tharoor Hits Back at Farooq Abdullah Over Operation Sindoor Remarks‘Nitish Still X-Factor’ Pavan Verma Decodes Why Jan Suraaj Couldn’t Break Through in Bihar PollsIndian Coast Guard Holds Massive Rescue Drill in Paradip; Focus on Coastal Preparedness’MMC’: PM Modi Mocks Congress After NDA’s Bihar Win; Calls It ‘Muslim League Maoist’ Party‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op Sindoor123Photostories7 quotes on leadership every kid should knowChennai Faces Pet Microchipping Meltdown: Huge Queues, Price Shocks and Rising FrustrationHow Bengaluru’s PRR Will Navigate Through Jarakabande Kaval Forest With Elevated FlyoverPregnant Bharti Singh opens up about her rapidly rising sugar levels; expresses concern for the baby; says ‘I am going to be scolded by the doctor’New Choices for Flyers: Navi Mumbai Airport Opens December 25, More Airlines Lining UpBengaluru’s Hebbal Relief Soon? New Ramp Nears Completion, Promising Smoother Mehkri Circle TrafficFlying into the future: Will drone taxis take off in Andhra Pradesh by 2027?7 animals whose names begin with the letter U!Dino Morea, Milind Soman to Jugal Hansraj: The unforgettable 90s heroes who became India’s first big crushes7 things successful kids do differently123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKayla NicoleArjun TendulkarVasai School MaharashtraDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthRCB IPL RetentionBengaluru Techie Shoes MissingUS VisaWayne Gretzkys SonDak PrescottPercy Harvin
NEW DELHI: Assam minister Ashok Singhal’s X post on “gobhi farming” has sparked controversy. Following NDA’s landslide victory in the Bihar legislative elections, Assam’s minister of health and family welfare shared a picture of a cauliflower field with a caption, “Bihar approves gobhi farming.” Congress MO The social media since erupted in debates as to whether it referred to the infamous ‘cauliflower burial case’ that happened during the 1989 Bhagalpur riots.Social media users have expressed shock and disbelief after the minister appeared to reference a brutal massacre in a casual post, drawing widespread criticism for insensitivity and poor judgment. A user @isaifpatel quoted the post and called for Shashi Tharoor to get “influential Hindu leaders to condemn this normalisation of one of the worst pogroms perpetuated against Bihari Muslims.”In response, Shashi Throor stated that getting joint statements was not his job. He further went on to condemn the post as he wrote, “But as a passionate advocate of inclusive India and a proud Hindu, I can speak for myself, and for most Hindus I know, in saying that neither our faith nor our nationalism requires, justifies or condones such massacres, let alone applauds them.”During the 1989 riots in Bihar’s Bhagalpur, also known as the Logain massacre, killings of more than 100 muslims were reported. After the bodies of the victims were buried, to conceal the evidence, cauliflower saplings were planted all over the graves. The timing becomes important too because it happened just weeks before the general elections in which Congress government lost ground across much of North India.
