Hindus urge Indian government to honour Jacko with postage stamp
June 30th, 2009 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): Leading Hindus are urging the Indian government to honour Michael Jackson posthumously by issuing a postage stamp.
Rajan Zed, the President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, said the King of Pop was treated like a God in the sub-continent, reports Contactmusic.
Zed says, “When Michael flew to India in 1996 for a live show, he was welcomed at the Mumbai airport by an aarti, which is a Hindu ceremony performed in adoration of a deity or any outstanding personage or guest.
“I now urge the government of India to honour Michael Jackson posthumously at least by issuing a postage stamp. Michael’s personal life might had been controversial, but he did provide joy to a large populace of the world through his music.”
Jackson died at the age of 50 after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest. (ANI)
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