Govinda can be expelled as MP for support

The Rajasthan government on Sunday took a strong exception to Congress MP and Bollywood star Govinda's presence during Salman Khan's bail hearing in the poaching case in Jodhpur court. It asked the Congress party to clarify its "stand" in the case.

"Congress leaders' presence during Salman's bail petition in the court was highly objectionable and it should tell the nation about its policy on poaching," said State Forest Minister and government spokesman L N Dave in a statement.

Similarly, former forest minister Beena Kak's presence was also deplorable, Dave said, alleging Kak, who acted as Salman's mother in Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya, had tried to save Salman in Gehlot government.

Both Govinda and Kak can be expelled from the Congress party as they have acted against the Wildlife Protection Act by supporting convict Salman, Dave said.