‘Paison ka langar’ goes viral in Chandigarhs Sector 8 temple
The service was organised outside a temple by ‘Raja Ji The King’, a resident of Amritsar. The viral video shows people standing in long queues to collect cash, while bouncers can be seen managing the crowd at the venue. In the video, it was seen…
The service was organised outside a temple by ‘Raja Ji The King’, a resident of Amritsar. The viral video shows people standing in long queues to collect cash, while bouncers can be seen managing the crowd at the venue.
In the video, it was seen the cash was distributed to people. He claimed to be involved in the cryptocurrency business and said he uses part of his earnings for such charitable activities.
What Happened
I had earlier organised such langars in Amritsar. The viral footage shows a large gathering at the venue, with people queuing up to receive cash.
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Key Details
As the crowd increased, bouncers were deployed to maintain order and manage the queues. The organisers said the coupon system was intended to prevent repeat collections and help distribute the available assistance among more people.
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The Chandigarh event is now drawing attention primarily because of the unusual combination of burgers, cold drinks and cash being distributed as part of the langar.
Why It Matters
The organiser has previously claimed to have conducted a petrol langar in Chandigarh’s Manimajra area. He has also spoken about plans to organise a petrol and diesel langar.
This claim could not be independently verified.
Raja Ji The King’ claimed that he had been questioned by relevant agencies and that he has a legitimate source of income.
What Reports Say
Coverage of the story so far points to:
Continued reporting by The Tribune as more details emerge
