Renowned horticulturist and Padma Shri awardee Haji Kalimullah Khan, popularly known as the ‘Mango Man’ of India, has paid a unique tribute to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh by naming a newly developed mango variety after him. Inspired by Singh’s leadership in “Operation Sindoor,” Khan unveiled the mango from his orchard in Malihabad, which he says physically resembles Singh in size and stature.
Known for naming mangoes after national icons like Aishwarya Rai and Amit Shah, Khan continues to blend patriotism with horticulture, expressing his dream of making India the top mango-exporting nation.
Mango Man Pays Tribute to Rajnath Singh With New Variety
Khan, who has cultivated more than 300 mango varieties at his orchard in Malihabad near Lucknow, said that the new mango is a tribute to Singh’s leadership. “Rajnath Singh had a crucial role in the Operation Sindoor,’’ Khan commented when asked about the reason why he named the fruit after him.
According to Khan, the fruit measured approximately ten inches in length and currently weighs around 700 grams, which is a value that he expects will increase with the ripening of the fruit. Singh is also tall. This mango is like his body, he said jokingly.
This variety of mango is ten inches long and weighs around 700 grams. Its weight will increase further in the days to come…Singh is also tall’’ he said.
Khan has decorated the tree with a banner that carries the name of Rajnath Singh, the new variety that took eight years to develop.
Kalimullah’s Orchard Continues to Celebrate Icons
Khan has named the mangoes after prominent personalities. On previous occasions, the actor Aishwarya Rai, the cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among the lucky ones who got their names given to the new mango varieties.
Khan finished by stating his long-term plan, ”I aspire to see India as the biggest mango exporting country in the world.”
Khan is still the same man known for his patriotism, corn with the plants. He is not only capturing the national attention with his fruits, but also with his symbolic and timely tributes.
