Ambedkar Nagar. At a time when politics is dividing people on almost every issue, there is a family where ‘politicians’ of different colors live together in perfect harmony and peace. The house of 57-year-old Mithai Lal in Hyderabad village of Jalalpur assembly constituency of Ambedkar Nagar district is very unique.
The farmer has named all his seven children after well-known politicians so that they can get respect in the society.
He says, “The kids made fun of me because of my name and even the teachers joined them. So, I decided to give my kids names that give them respect, not ridicule.”
Mithai Lal’s son’s name is Mulayam Singh, Kalyan Singh, Rajnath Singh and daughter Jayalalitha.
Then there is Bal Thackeray, Zail Singh and Manmohan Singh in the family.
Mulayam runs a medical shop in Ambedkar Nagar, while Kalyan and Rajnath work in factories, Zail Singh owns a furniture shop, and Manmohan and Thackeray are still in school.
Asked who he voted for in Thursday’s assembly polls, Zail Singh says, “We have got many benefits from the government, and hence supported it.”
The family has also got a house under PM Awas Yojana.
Talking about his father’s decision to name children after political leaders, Manmohan says: “At times, people ask me ‘Are you Manmohan Singh?’ However, the name is so strong that everyone at least takes notice of me.”
Mithai Lal further adds, “It is my endeavor that my children should be proud of their name, and I feel that they are getting respect.”
Mulayam Singh says, “My father always said that the leaders after whom you are named, take inspiration from them and work to be successful in life.”
He has named his son after Akhilesh.
Mithai Lal’s wife Chandrasena says she had ensured that her children knew something about the leaders after whom she was named.
—AnyTV News
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