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Congress Disassociates From Mani Shankar Aiyarโ€™s Comments

The Congress disavowed Mani Shankar Aiyarโ€™s viral interview endorsing dialogue with Pakistan, sparking controversy. Aiyarโ€™s past remarks, urging India to engage in talks with Pakistan to prevent nuclear conflict, were rebutted by the party, asserting they donโ€™t reflect its official position. The BJP accused Congress of appeasing Pakistan and terrorism.

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Up outfit books Naseeruddin Shah flight tickets to Pakistan

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Meerut | The Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena on Friday said it will send veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah a air-ticket for Pakistan over his comments on the Bulandshahr violence.

The actor found himself at the centre of a major controversy over his remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. He said the death of a cow was being given importance over killing of a policeman in the violence.

โ€œIf Naseeruddin Shah feels scared in India, he can go to Pakistan. The UPNS (Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena) has booked a air-ticket for him to Pakistan for August 14,โ€ UPNS chief Amit Jani said. โ€œLike him, if anybody else feels scared, the UPNS will also book air-tickets for them to Pakistan,โ€ he said.

Wondering why his comments on mob violence were being misconstrued with some people calling him a โ€œtraitorโ€, actor Shah said Friday in Ajmer that he spoke as a โ€œworried Indianโ€ and has the right to express concerns about the country he loves.

โ€œWhat I said earlier was as a worried Indian. I have said this earlier as well. What did I say this time that I am being called a traitor? It is very strange,โ€ Shah told reporters here at his alma mater, St Anselmโ€™s Senior Secondary School.

โ€œI have to bear criticism. If they have the right to criticise, then I also have the same right. I am expressing concerns about the country I love, the country that is my home. How is that a crime?โ€ he asked. Shah was responding to a question about the backlash he is receiving on social media following his remarks.

The actor had expressed anxiety over the growing mob violence in a video interview with Karwan-e-Mohabbat India, which the organisation shared on its YouTube channel on Monday.

In the interview, the actor expressed concern over the well-being of his children, who he said have not been brought up as followers of any particular religion.

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