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In a series of 24 tweets on Wednesday morning, Sonu Nigam wrote that he will be quitting Twitter, advising the press to record his statement on social media since, he wrote, that he will be deleting his account later in the day. “I bid adieu to Twitter and my close to 7 Million followers today, leaving most Disappointed and angry at me, and some Sadists Happy,” he posted on Twitter.

An exhausted Sonu Nigam explained his exit from Twitter as a result of the circumstances which have mired around him. Last month, Mr Nigam generated headlines emphatically after he tweeted he was forced to wake up in the morning by the Azaan, describing it as "forced religiousness." His comment triggered a controversy and invited ridicule from several quarters with a particular section branding him as 'anti-Islam. '

“I am sorry I don't belong to a place which spews so much Venom with such Relish! A place that taints me Anti Muslim in some losers' minds,” Mr Nigam tweeted today.

Mr Nigam, in fact, invoked BJP MP, actor Paresh Rawal in his tweets, and wrote: “A woman can endorse a picture of Gautam Gambhir in the front of the Army Jeep, & Paresh Rawal, Criticized for doing d same to someone else.” Mr Rawal had created controversy with his remark that author Arundhati Roy should be tied to an army jeep instead of a stone pelter, a reference to an incident in Kashmir where a protester was used as a "human shield" by security personnel against a mob.

Moreover, Mr Nigam appeared to be severely disappointed with Twitter for suspending singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's account after he posted a string of "offensive" tweets, especially against women.

Here’s what Mr Nigam tweeted:

1 Hello Press, Twitteratis, Tweeples and Tweetios, get ready to take screen shots of my following messages for they won't remain here 4 long — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

2 I bid adieu to Twitter and my close to 7 Million followers today, leaving most Disappointed and angry at me, and some Sadists Happy. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

3 I have come to understand that "You can wake up someone who's sleeping, but can not wake up one who's pretending to sleep when he's awake" — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

4 Media, is divided. Some Nationalists, some just Cold blooded Pseudos not ready to learn from our History of Traitors. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

5 Hv seen Love Pouring in from Most Quarters 4 my Balanced approach; & unreasonable, illogical, ruthless, Profanities being hurled frm other — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

6 People blessing you on one hand; and some wishing Death upon you. Even some young Girls and Boys and Kids behave like terrorists. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

7 A woman can endorse a picture of Gautam Gambhir in the front of the Army Jeep, & Paresh Rawal, Criticized for doing d same to someone else — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

8 Accepted Arundhati has d right to her opinion about Kashmir, but then the other billion Indians have the right to feel Let Down too right? — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

9 And we have stopped being Humans. We are nothing beyond Proud Muslims, Hindus, Pakistanis, Indians.Gosh.Such arrogance 4 being so stupid? — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

10 One Could disagree wth Abhijeetda's language but isn't Shehla's accusation tht BJP has a Sex Racket, Provocation enough to Supporters? — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

11 If His account is deleted, why not Her? And the other Morons who hurl Mother Sister abuses to every Achiever? — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

12 Where's the Balance? How is it all so one sided? Why is everyone so Angry here on Twitter? Why can't there be a Sensible discussion? — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

13 It only goes to prove that most humans, cannot digest power when it comes to them unchecked. They need Reins to hold them back. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

14 I have nothing against Twitter, it's a Game Changer. Yet Twitter cud have been a Greater Platform. It's like Porn, shown in Theatres. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

15 I quit Twitter Today in Defiance of this One Sided Sham. Every Logical, Sensible Patriot and Humanist should. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

16 I am sorry I don't belong to a place which spews so much Venom with such Relish! A place that taints me Anti Muslim in some losers' minds — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

17 I have no Religion. I follow my own religion choosing d Best from everywhere. Those who understand, know; those who don't, my condolences — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

18 I don't belong 2 a place whr sm Pseudo Intellectuals actually turn a Blind Eye to d Unprecedented slap I gave 2 d Fatva proclaimers on me — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

19 I am no Right Wing, No Left Wing. I respect everyone's Opinion but I guess Here, you have to Belong Somewhere. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

20 I hope I never need to return here to Clarify, but I never say Never! At this point, my Pious life, needs to Declutter. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

21 I don't know what will be made out of these Threads of mine, and what new Controversy I'll get in2, but this shud b d last due 2 Twitter. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

22 And if there's a Newer Platform with some Filter, I'd be Owning it! We'll see each other there. Goodbye till then 6.5 Millions. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

23 B.P.S

People getting married? U can actually know d entire Psychology & Class of a Partner by just going through his Twitter Time line — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

24 Shall Delete d account in a bit so the messages are conveyed clearly and with Utmost Humility and Good Intent. Thanks Twitter. — Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) May 24, 2017

Last month, Sonu Nigam, 43, had also shaved his head after the Azaan controversy, after a senior member of a minority council issued a fatwa against him for his comment and designated the singer as anti-national.

Mr Nigam, however, addressed the media in a press conference soon after and explained that he had expressed his point solely against the use of loudspeakers and did not target any particular religion.

Sonu Nigam is celebrated for his songs like Sandese Aate Hain, Deewana Dil, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Mere Haath Mein and Suraj Hua Maddham.