If those threatening the actors are guilty, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is no less guilty-Yogi Adityanath
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Arjumand Bano (THE TIMES OF INDIA; November 22, 2017)
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday said that ‘Padmavati’ director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is no less guilty than those issuing threats to the actors in the film. He also accused Bhansali of being ‘habitual in playing with public sentiments’. “I feel if those threatening (the actors) are guilty, Bhansali is no less guilty,” Yogi told reporters here, adding “if there is any action, it will be against both the sides. No one has the right to take the law into own hands, whether it’s Sanjay Leela Bhansali or anyone else”.
The UP government has declared that it would not allow the movie’s release till certain “controversial portions” are removed. Yogi further said, “We have already sent objections and suggestions about the release of the film to the information and broadcasting ministry. The 22 crore people of the state are aware of our feelings, and no one should get the freedom of taking liberty with the feelings of the people.”
The CM also criticised the Congress over the proposed elevation of Rahul Gandhi as party president. “One shouldn’t expect much from the Congress which believes in dynastic politics. It was certain that Rahul Gandhi will head the party after Sonia and there was no need to blow the trumpet... now our work of making India Congress-free will be easier. Our PM had in 2014 mentioned about an India free of Congress and now it will be a reality,” he said.
On Mulayam Singh’s comment that “Lord Ram is revered only in north India while Lord Krishna is worshipped across the country”, Yogi said: “Had Mulayam Singh really understood Dr Ram Manohar Lohia instead of using his name in his agenda, he would not have said this.”
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday said that ‘Padmavati’ director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is no less guilty than those issuing threats to the actors in the film. He also accused Bhansali of being ‘habitual in playing with public sentiments’. “I feel if those threatening (the actors) are guilty, Bhansali is no less guilty,” Yogi told reporters here, adding “if there is any action, it will be against both the sides. No one has the right to take the law into own hands, whether it’s Sanjay Leela Bhansali or anyone else”.The UP government has declared that it would not allow the movie’s release till certain “controversial portions” are removed. Yogi further said, “We have already sent objections and suggestions about the release of the film to the information and broadcasting ministry. The 22 crore people of the state are aware of our feelings, and no one should get the freedom of taking liberty with the feelings of the people.”
The CM also criticised the Congress over the proposed elevation of Rahul Gandhi as party president. “One shouldn’t expect much from the Congress which believes in dynastic politics. It was certain that Rahul Gandhi will head the party after Sonia and there was no need to blow the trumpet... now our work of making India Congress-free will be easier. Our PM had in 2014 mentioned about an India free of Congress and now it will be a reality,” he said.
On Mulayam Singh’s comment that “Lord Ram is revered only in north India while Lord Krishna is worshipped across the country”, Yogi said: “Had Mulayam Singh really understood Dr Ram Manohar Lohia instead of using his name in his agenda, he would not have said this.”
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