Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Assam Minister Faces Backlash for 'Gobi Farming' Remark Linked to Massacre
A politician from Assam, India, posted a picture on social media about growing cauliflower, saying 'Bihar approves Gobi farming.'
People got very upset because 'gobi' means cauliflower in Hindi, and in 1989, a terrible event called the Logain massacre happened in Bihar.
During this massacre, many people were killed, and their bodies were hidden under cauliflower plants.
So, when the politician mentioned 'gobi farming,' people thought he was making a very insensitive joke about this sad event.
They were shocked that a minister would post something that reminded them of such a tragedy.
Some users couldn't believe it was a real post from a government official.
Assam BJP Minister Ashok Singhal's social media post about 'Gobi farming' in Bihar has drawn criticism.
Critics believe the post references the 1989 Bhagalpur communal riots, specifically the Logain massacre where victims were buried under cauliflower saplings.
The Logain massacre resulted in over 1000 deaths and widespread displacement.
In 2007, 14 individuals were convicted for their roles in the Logain massacre.
The use of cauliflower in relation to the massacre has made Singhal's post highly controversial online.
- Who
- Assam BJP Minister Ashok Singhal
- What
- Posted a social media message about 'Gobi farming' in Bihar that sparked outrage due to its perceived reference to the Logain massacre.
- When
- November 14, 2025 (post date)
- Where
- Online (social media), referencing Bihar and linked to Bhagalpur, India
- Why
- The post was perceived as insensitive and a possible glorification of a past massacre where victims were buried under cauliflower saplings.
Criticism
Minister's Stance
Nature of the 'Gobi Farming' Remark
Criticism
Users condemned the remark as insensitive and indicative of glorifying the Logain massacre, where victims were buried under cauliflower saplings.
Minister's Stance
The article does not provide a specific stance or defense from Minister Ashok Singhal regarding his 'Gobi farming' remark, only that he posted it.
- Minister
- Ashok Singhal (Assam BJP)
- Social Media Post Date
- November 14, 2025
- Controversial Reference
- 'Gobi farming' in Bihar
- Associated Historical Event
- Logain massacre, Bhagalpur communal riots (1989)
- Casualties of Logain Massacre
- Over 1000 killed (approx. 900 Muslims), 50,000 displaced
- Convictions in Logain Massacre
- 14 people convicted in 2007, including a former police officer