The controversy involving veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has taken an ugly turn as Pakistan Prime Minister cited his recent statement to take a dig at India over intolerance against Muslims. The comment has left many in the country’s political circle red-faced.
While BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Sunday (December 23) sharply hit out against Khan and asked Pakistan to not teach humanity to India, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi asked Khan sahab to learn something from India’s inclusive politics and minority rights.
In a post on micro-blogging site Twitter, Owasi said: According to the Pakistani Constitution, only a Muslim is qualified to be President. India has seen multiple Presidents from oppressed communities. It is high time Khan sahab learns something from us about inclusive politics and minority rights.
On Saturday, Imran Khan cited the actor's recent statement on rising mob violence and intolerance to take a dig at Modi government. Khan said intolerance was the reason why Pakistan was formed in the first place.
"We will show the Modi government how to treat minorities. Even in India, people are saying that minorities are not being treated as equal citizens," he said referring to Naseeruddin Shah's statement.
'Walk the talk in your own country’
On December 20, Shah in an interview expressed concern over the recent Bulandshahr riots, which claimed two lives including police officer Subodh Kumar Singh the individual investigating the Akhlaq lynching case.
Citing the incident, the actor had questioned why a cow’s death is given significance over that of a police officer. "I fear for my children, Shah added.
Even though people on social media platforms remain divided over Shah’s initial comment on intolerance and mob violence in the country, Pakistan prime minister’s interference has not gone down well with the 68-year-old actor.
Speaking to a national daily, Shah asked Khan to walk the talk in his own country instead of commenting on issues across the border. Rejecting Khan’s comment’s, Shah said India is a democracy and we know how to look after ourselves.
Shah, known for his roles in movies like Sparsh, Paar, Masoom and Iqbal, was slammed by many right-wing groups including Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena, and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
Prominent figures like yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Anupam Kher, Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Mahendranath Pandey have been critical of Shah’s comments.
On Saturday, prominent actor Anupam Kher questioned Shah: How much more freedom do you need?
"There is so much freedom in the country that you can abuse the Army, badmouth the air chief and pelt stones at the soldiers. How much more freedom do you need in a country?" he asked.
Meanwhile, Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah, former V-C, AMU and brother of Naseeruddin Shah said he agreed with the actor’s statement.
"I entirely agree with what my brother says. But, I am not afraid. I am disgusted by seeing what is happening in the country. This is not fear-mongering at all. This is a dissident expression of one's view and this is not disloyalty, he added.
While BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Sunday (December 23) sharply hit out against Khan and asked Pakistan to not teach humanity to India, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi asked Khan sahab to learn something from India’s inclusive politics and minority rights.
In a post on micro-blogging site Twitter, Owasi said: According to the Pakistani Constitution, only a Muslim is qualified to be President. India has seen multiple Presidents from oppressed communities. It is high time Khan sahab learns something from us about inclusive politics and minority rights.
On Saturday, Imran Khan cited the actor's recent statement on rising mob violence and intolerance to take a dig at Modi government. Khan said intolerance was the reason why Pakistan was formed in the first place.
"We will show the Modi government how to treat minorities. Even in India, people are saying that minorities are not being treated as equal citizens," he said referring to Naseeruddin Shah's statement.
'Walk the talk in your own country’
On December 20, Shah in an interview expressed concern over the recent Bulandshahr riots, which claimed two lives including police officer Subodh Kumar Singh the individual investigating the Akhlaq lynching case.
Citing the incident, the actor had questioned why a cow’s death is given significance over that of a police officer. "I fear for my children, Shah added.
Even though people on social media platforms remain divided over Shah’s initial comment on intolerance and mob violence in the country, Pakistan prime minister’s interference has not gone down well with the 68-year-old actor.
Speaking to a national daily, Shah asked Khan to walk the talk in his own country instead of commenting on issues across the border. Rejecting Khan’s comment’s, Shah said India is a democracy and we know how to look after ourselves.
Shah, known for his roles in movies like Sparsh, Paar, Masoom and Iqbal, was slammed by many right-wing groups including Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena, and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
Prominent figures like yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Anupam Kher, Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Mahendranath Pandey have been critical of Shah’s comments.
On Saturday, prominent actor Anupam Kher questioned Shah: How much more freedom do you need?
"There is so much freedom in the country that you can abuse the Army, badmouth the air chief and pelt stones at the soldiers. How much more freedom do you need in a country?" he asked.
Meanwhile, Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah, former V-C, AMU and brother of Naseeruddin Shah said he agreed with the actor’s statement.
"I entirely agree with what my brother says. But, I am not afraid. I am disgusted by seeing what is happening in the country. This is not fear-mongering at all. This is a dissident expression of one's view and this is not disloyalty, he added.
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