A proud Indian, the film lyricist slammed, in a veiled manner, AIMIM leader and MP Asaddudin Owaisi for saying he will not chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ because the Constitution does not ask him to do so. Taking objection to Owaisi’s remark, Akhtar said, “The Constitution even does not ask him to wear Sherwani (dress) and Topi (cap)… I don’t care to know whether saying ‘Bharat mata ki jai’ is my duty or not, it is my right.” He then chanted ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ a number of times.
Retiring as Rajya Sabha member, noted film personality Javed Akhtar today said “Adjournments” and “Polarization” will not take the country forward as he pleaded with the Opposition and government to work together without thinking about the next elections.
“I hope both Opposition and the government will work together. Adjournments will not take us forward. Even polarization will not take us forward. Please forget next election and think about the country,” he said in his impassioned speech which was heard with rapt attention and intercepted by thumping of desks by members across party lines.
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