The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rich-tributes-paid-to-general-bipin-rawat-across-kashmir-valley-435935">General Bipin Rawat</a> has shocked the entire country. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December). However, recently Malayalam film director Ali Akbar came down heavily on people indulging in spreading hate and celebratory messages on social media over the death of the CDS and others killed in an army chopper crash.&nbsp; 
 
Reacting to the same, the filmmaker announced that he and his wife will give up his religion Islam in protest against a section of internet users mocking the tragic death of CDS Bipin Rawat and others.&nbsp;

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He made the announcement in a video shared on social media. ''I am not a Muslim from today onwards. I am an Indian," the filmmaker said. Slamming those who put smiley emoticons on the news report related to the death of General Rawat. Filmmaker said he could not stand with the "anti-nationals" anymore.

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Later, he announced that he and his wife will get convert to Hinduism and he will also change his name from Ali Akbar to Ramasimhan. Reportedly, he said, he wouldn't force his daughters to change their religion.&nbsp; 
 
"It's a protest against those Muslims who were putting smileys on posts related to the death of CDS General Bipin Rawat. Why are religious leaders not correcting them?," he said.&nbsp;

(With inputs&nbsp;from&nbsp;agencies)&nbsp;

The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has shocked the entire country. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December).

The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has shocked the entire country. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December). However, recently Malayalam film director Ali Akbar came down heavily on people indulging in spreading hate and celebratory messages on social media over the death of the CDS and others killed in an army chopper crash. Reacting to the same, the filmmaker announced that he and his wife will give up his religion Islam in protest against a section of internet users mocking the tragic death of CDS Bipin Rawat and others. Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures He made the announcement in a video shared on social media. ''I am not a Muslim from today onwards. I am an Indian," the filmmaker said. Slamming those who put smiley emoticons on the news report related to the death of General Rawat. Filmmaker said he could not stand with the "anti-nationals" anymore. Malayalam film director Ali Akbar has converted to Hinduism and changed his name to Ramasimha, saying, "It's a protest against those Muslims who were putting smileys on posts related to the death of CDS General Bipin Rawat. Why are religious leaders not correcting them?" pic.twitter.com/5MHOM4wohf — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021 × Later, he announced that he and his wife will get convert to Hinduism and he will also change his name from Ali Akbar to Ramasimhan. Reportedly, he said, he wouldn't force his daughters to change their religion. "It's a protest against those Muslims who were putting smileys on posts related to the death of CDS General Bipin Rawat. Why are religious leaders not correcting them?," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Filmmaker Ali Akbar converts to Hinduism, condemns disrespectful reactions on CDS Bipin Rawat's death

Over 25 countries extended condolences to New Delhi in the aftermath of the tragic death of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 defence personnel in the helicopter crash that took place in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Condolences were sent at the level of the head of government by six countries—Bhutan, Israel, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Nepal.

In fact, a special prayer ceremony was led by Bhutan's King and his father the Fourth King In Thimphu on Thursday morning for General Rawat &amp; his wife. Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj was also present in the prayers.

Not just at the head of the state level, condolences were sent personally by foreign ministers and defence ministers, and also through their ministries.

At the level of foreign ministers, nine countries sent condolence messages—Bhutan, Czech Republic, Japan, Maldives, Oman, Serbia, Sri Lanka, USA&nbsp;and Venezuela.

At the level of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 11 countries sent messages—Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Iran, Estonia, Greece, Iran, Latvia, UAE, USA&nbsp;and Venezuela.

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Globally, defence ministers also extended messages of support and solidarity. &nbsp;

At the level of defence ministers, 10 countries— Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Israel, Latvia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UK, USA and EU —sent condolence messages.&nbsp;

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While at the level of the defence ministry, 13 countries sent messages, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UK, USA and EU.

On Friday, many envoys visited General Rawat’s official residence at Kamraj Road in Delhi and also at the Brar Square crematorium.

UK, French, Israel, Maldives, Italy, Afghanistan envoys visited his residence to pay their respects. Germany and Indonesia were represented at deputy envoy level.&nbsp; Pakistan was represented by its defence attaché and naval advisor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-pays-tribute-to-cds-gen-bipin-rawat-and-12-others-killed-in-iaf-chopper-crash-435606">Also read | PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others killed in IAF chopper crash</a>

Four countries—Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh —were represented by top army officials.

Sri Lanka sent its Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Gen Shavendra Silva. He was accompanied by Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Retd), the former Chief of Defence Staff, who was also the fellow mate of CDS General Rawat at National Defence College.

Bhutan was represented by Brig Dorji Rinchen, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army, who is the 2nd most senior most officer of the Royal Bhutan Army.

Nepal was represented by Lt Gen Bal Krishna Karki, the Chief of General Staff (equivalent to Vice Chief of Army Staff), Nepali Army.

Bangladesh was represented by Lt Gen Waker-UZ-Zaman, the Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh.

The Indian Army and defence establishment have close linkages with forces of neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan.

Gen Bipin Rawat as the Indian Army Chief was conferred with the honorary general of Nepalese Army. As a tradition, Indian and Nepali armies confer honorary rank of General to each other's army chiefs, signifying close military ties between both countries.

Over 25 countries extended condolences to New Delhi in the aftermath of the tragic death of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 defence personnel in the helicopter crash that took place in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Over 25 countries extended condolences to New Delhi in the aftermath of the tragic death of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 defence personnel in the helicopter crash that took place in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Condolences were sent at the level of the head of government by six countries—Bhutan, Israel, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Nepal. In fact, a special prayer ceremony was led by Bhutan's King and his father the Fourth King In Thimphu on Thursday morning for General Rawat & his wife. Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj was also present in the prayers. Not just at the head of the state level, condolences were sent personally by foreign ministers and defence ministers, and also through their ministries. At the level of foreign ministers, nine countries sent condolence messages—Bhutan, Czech Republic, Japan, Maldives, Oman, Serbia, Sri Lanka, USA and Venezuela. At the level of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 11 countries sent messages—Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Iran, Estonia, Greece, Iran, Latvia, UAE, USA and Venezuela. Also read | Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, his wife consigned to flames after 17-gun salute Globally, defence ministers also extended messages of support and solidarity. At the level of defence ministers, 10 countries— Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Israel, Latvia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UK, USA and EU —sent condolence messages. Also Read: Tributes pour in for Gen Bipin Rawat: US defence secretary, UN chief extend their condolences While at the level of the defence ministry, 13 countries sent messages, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UK, USA and EU. On Friday, many envoys visited General Rawat’s official residence at Kamraj Road in Delhi and also at the Brar Square crematorium. UK, French, Israel, Maldives, Italy, Afghanistan envoys visited his residence to pay their respects. Germany and Indonesia were represented at deputy envoy level. Pakistan was represented by its defence attaché and naval advisor. Also read | PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others killed in IAF chopper crash Four countries—Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh —were represented by top army officials. Sri Lanka sent its Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Gen Shavendra Silva. He was accompanied by Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Retd), the former Chief of Defence Staff, who was also the fellow mate of CDS General Rawat at National Defence College. Bhutan was represented by Brig Dorji Rinchen, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army, who is the 2nd most senior most officer of the Royal Bhutan Army. Nepal was represented by Lt Gen Bal Krishna Karki, the Chief of General Staff (equivalent to Vice Chief of Army Staff), Nepali Army. Bangladesh was represented by Lt Gen Waker-UZ-Zaman, the Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh. The Indian Army and defence establishment have close linkages with forces of neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan. Gen Bipin Rawat as the Indian Army Chief was conferred with the honorary general of Nepalese Army. As a tradition, Indian and Nepali armies confer honorary rank of General to each other's army chiefs, signifying close military ties between both countries.

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