#BulandshahrViolence: Furious over Naseeruddin's comment, UP-outfit books ticket to Pakistan
The Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena (UPNS) yesterday said it will send veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah an air-ticket for Pakistan over his comments on the Bulandshahr violence. The actor found himself at the center of a major controversy over his remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. The UPNS has booked the ticket to Pakistan for August 14.
If Naseeruddin feels scared here, can go to Pakistan: UPNS
The actor said the death of a cow was being given importance over the killing of a policeman in the violence. "If Naseeruddin Shah feels scared in India, he can go to Pakistan," UPNS chief Amit Jani said. "Like him, if anybody else feels scared, the UPNS will also book air tickets for them to Pakistan," he further said.
What I said earlier was as a worried Indian: Naseeruddin
Wondering why his comments on mob violence were being misconstrued with some people calling him a "traitor", actor Shah said, "What 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," he said yesterday in Ajmer.
'How's expressing concerns about my country a crime?' asks Naseeruddin
Shah was responding to a question about the backlash he is receiving on social media following his remarks. "I have to bear criticism. If they have the right to criticize, 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?" asked Naseeruddin.
'Haven't brought up my children as followers of particular religion'
The Masoom and Sarfarosh actor had expressed anxiety over the growing mob violence in a video interview with Karwan-e-Mohabbat India, which the organization shared on its YouTube channel on Monday. In the interview, the Naseeruddin Shah expressed concern over the well-being of his children, who he said have not been brought up as followers of any particular religion.
