He is one of Bollywood's best loved actors. And a man who is not afraid to take a stand on an issue.
But Aamir Khan has stirred debate and controversy after voicing his alarm at what he says is a growing sense of intolerance and insecurity in India.
Other Indians share the feeling their society has become more polarized - and that the government is doing little to allay the fears of minorities.
However, Khan's comments have also sparked a fierce backlash. Protestors have denounced him, saying he is unpatriotic and a traitor. I was even amazed to know that a person booked three flight tickets to "PAKISTAN" fo Aamir and his Family
Politicians in the ruling party, the BJP, have also voiced their objection. Junior Home Minister Kiren Rijiju says Khan's comments on intolerance "only bring down the image of the country and the prime minister".
Khan says INDIA is my country and i will not leave it but he would not take his statement back and is not ashamed of it (should he ?) he says that the response only proves his point that India is becoming more intolerant?
So, is he right?
And what role does the government play in India's changing atmosphere?
Still need to figure it out. but folks this is just one part of the story
recently Bihar had Gone through Elections and we know that "MahaGathbandhan" Laalu-Nitish Managed to gain the trust of Bihar, But mean while all this "inTolerence " thing was on a High pase and was parhaps the only news media had. Some People are Now blaming it on Congress , Claiming that it was a Plan by UPA to keep People busy in this debate to Defeat "MODI"
"First writers, then filmmakers, now biologist...do you see this as a chain reaction. I had already called it manufactured rebellion...I stand by my phrase and I think the events as they are unfolding only indicate that that kind of manufacturing is growing at a faster speed," Mr Jaitley said.
But Aamir Khan has stirred debate and controversy after voicing his alarm at what he says is a growing sense of intolerance and insecurity in India.
Other Indians share the feeling their society has become more polarized - and that the government is doing little to allay the fears of minorities.
However, Khan's comments have also sparked a fierce backlash. Protestors have denounced him, saying he is unpatriotic and a traitor. I was even amazed to know that a person booked three flight tickets to "PAKISTAN" fo Aamir and his Family
Politicians in the ruling party, the BJP, have also voiced their objection. Junior Home Minister Kiren Rijiju says Khan's comments on intolerance "only bring down the image of the country and the prime minister".
Khan says INDIA is my country and i will not leave it but he would not take his statement back and is not ashamed of it (should he ?) he says that the response only proves his point that India is becoming more intolerant?
So, is he right?
And what role does the government play in India's changing atmosphere?
Still need to figure it out. but folks this is just one part of the story
recently Bihar had Gone through Elections and we know that "MahaGathbandhan" Laalu-Nitish Managed to gain the trust of Bihar, But mean while all this "inTolerence " thing was on a High pase and was parhaps the only news media had. Some People are Now blaming it on Congress , Claiming that it was a Plan by UPA to keep People busy in this debate to Defeat "MODI"
"First writers, then filmmakers, now biologist...do you see this as a chain reaction. I had already called it manufactured rebellion...I stand by my phrase and I think the events as they are unfolding only indicate that that kind of manufacturing is growing at a faster speed," Mr Jaitley said.
P.S - tolerance or intolerance depends upon your wisdom of analyzing the events...as far as i know my india it won't tolerate any thing that can damage its Peace ...
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