National award-winning singer Anuradha Baudwal In the news for the controversy surrounding her recent comments ram mandir and the narration of “Vishwaguru”. The veteran singer broke her silence and said her comments were taken out of context and sensationalized, leading to a misinterpretation of what she was trying to say. The controversy stems from AnuradhaRecently appearing on journalist Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, she questioned the ‘Vishwaguru’ narrative in India while discussing issues related to education. She believes the reported closures of thousands of schools have raised concerns about the country’s readiness to become a global leader.The veteran singer said on Instagram that her recent comments had been taken out of context. Anuradha shared a note expressing her respect for India and its leadership while insisting that every citizen has the right to express their opinion respectfully. “Namaste to all my family, friends and fans. I thank you for your love and respect for my work. I also love and respect my country and its leadership. Every citizen, including me, understands that we must be educated in order to grow and lead in this world. I will always stand by this. This is a country where we can all express our opinions respectfully. “She further objected to edited versions of her conversations circulating online, insisting they did not reflect the full context.“But I absolutely hate conversations that are taken out of context, sensationalized, and have the wrong tone. I do not endorse these videos and ask people not to encourage such creators. Please note that this is not a clarification, but no one may use dialogue out of context for convenience. “Reflecting on how her views have evolved over time, the singer said she no longer sees the situation the way she once did. She added, “A few years ago, I believed that India would become Guru Vishwa. But now I see more and more things happening that seem to contradict that vision. This nonsense needs to stop.”Anuradha also mentioned the alleged Ram Mandir donation scam, saying reports of such an incident in a place of huge religious significance are worrisome. She added that if India truly aspires to become a ‘Vishwaguru’, it must first uphold the values and principles associated with this ideal. The singer also reiterated her concerns about education, claiming a large number of schools across the country are closed.
