There is no place better than India for any minority : Salim Khan

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Posted: 9 years ago
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day after Bollywood actor Salman Khan broke his silence on the intolerance prevailing in the country, his father and renowned scriptwriter Salim Khan also came out in support of the Modi government. During an interview with TOI, Khan said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government must address concerns of artists returning their awards. He also said that those returning awards are free to do so, but at the same time they should write to the government to resolve the issue, while adding that the government should find solutions.

On being asked whether the award returning tussle is politically-motivated move, then he said, "What purpose could so many different people from so many different fields have?" While defending PM Modi, Khan said that "these incidents have nothing to do with PM Narendra Modi - he is not a communal person at all. He totally disapproves of whatever is happening from either side, Hindus or Muslims."

"Modi has a bigger world view - he too was disturbed by these things. His Sabka saath, sabka vikas' is commendable. He has several schemes for uplifting Muslims including improving madrassa education.", he further said.

On BJP's senior leader Arun Shourie's controversial statement that "Modi is maintaining silence on incidents like Dadri lynching, merely to win Bihar elections", Khan said that "he wonders if Arun Shourie would have said the same things if he was holding an important ministry in the current government."

Khan also condemned the beef party conducted by Engineer Rashid in Jammu and Kashmir, while adding that such incidents are being done provocatively to instigate the masses.

While asserting that there is no place better than India for any minority, Khan said that he would like to ask any Muslim if they'd like to live in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran or Iraq? They'd surely answer in the negative." "If this is the only country you want to live in, because you feel at home, then respect this nation, respect its culture, live in harmony", he added.

On Gajendra Chauhan's appointment as the FTII Chairman, Khan said that he should have the dignity and self-respect to leave.


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Posted: 9 years ago
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This is called classic case of sucking up 😵
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Its true though, India with all its imperfection is still the best country for minorities ...
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Sucking up to Modi so his son doesnt go to Jail.
Sucking up to Raj Thackeray so his son's movies release without any controvery or protests in Mumbai.
Playing the Marathi Hindu card to get special protection against SS/ RSS hatred in Mumbai.
Standard procedure by Salim and his criminal son.
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Respect to Mr. Salim khan for exposing hawala King and his fake rants of intolerance!👏
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Posted: 9 years ago
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I find it offensive that this douche is comparing india to afghanistan, pakistan, iraq etc .

Why ask muslims only why not ask other minorities i.e christians whether they would like to move to christian countries ( even majority in india will jump on the opportunity) or Dalits for that matter .
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Posted: 9 years ago
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agreed with salim khan.
Edited by sonalak123 - 9 years ago
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Originally posted by: Piyatrix

Its true though, India with all its imperfection is still the best country for minorities ...


That is true of Bollywood specially where the 3 Khans are monopolizing the film industry.

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Posted: 9 years ago
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Artists like everyone else have the right to miffed with government's action/inaction. But by returning awards, they are reducing themselves. Was there no better creative way?

Gulzar's 'Machis', VB's 'Haider' were more powerful and hard hitting responses. Meghna Gulzar has the ability to portray the beef incidence and murder with artistic ability.

When you are not in politics, why reduce yourself to political gimmicks?

As far as intolerant incidents; India runs on autopilot system and it corrects itself when such things happen, irrespective of its ruler. 10 years back, a Christian priest was burnt alive. But that was a rare case. Not routine. Similarly this one. We will find a way out, whether our PM is Modi or Deve Gowda.
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Originally posted by: pallavi25

Sucking up to Modi so his son doesnt go to Jail.

Sucking up to Raj Thackeray so his son's movies release without any controvery or protests in Mumbai.
Playing the Marathi Hindu card to get special protection against SS/ RSS hatred in Mumbai.
Standard procedure by Salim and his criminal son.



Same with SRK. He got notice on his money laundering business from ED hence the boo hoo intolerance growing.

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