'Shah Rukh Khan lives in India, but his soul is in Pakistan': BJP leader


New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI): Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya today attacked Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan over his "extreme intolerance" comment, saying his "soul" is in Pakistan though he lives in India and also painted him as an "anti-nationalist".

The comments by Vijayvargiya, a BJP general secretary and a former state minister, came notwithstanding the refrain of top BJP leaders in the recent weeks that insensitive comments should be avoided by partymen. Vijayvargiya is one of the party strategists for the Bihar Assembly elections.

"Shah Rukh lives in India, but his soul is in Pakistan. His films make crores here but he thinks India to be intolerant," he said in a series of tweets amid mounting concerns over the "climate of intolerance" in the country.

"If this is not anti-nationalist, then what is it. India is making a bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations and all the anti-Indian forces including Pakistan are creating a conspiracy," he said

The BJP leader alleged that the attempt to create an "environment of intolerance" in the country is part of the conspiracy.

"Shahrukh's comment about intolerance points that he is matching the tunes with Pakistan and anti-Indian forces," he said.

"Today when the entire world is respecting India, talking about increase in intolerance makes the country weak in front of the world."

Vijayvargiya said that when the entire world is respecting India, talking about increase in intolerance makes the country "weak" in front of the world.

The BJP leader also posed a question to Shah Rukh over blasts in Mumbai.

"When hundreds of people died in the 1993 blast in Mumbai, then where was Shahrukh Khan. When Mumbai was attacked in 26/11 attacks, then where was Shahrukh Khan," he added.

Turning 50 yesterday, Shah Rukh came out strongly against what he called "extreme intolerance" in the country, saying intolerance towards creativity and religion will hurt the country.

"There is intolerance, there is extreme intolerance...there is I think... there is growing intolerance," he said.

"It is stupid... It is stupid to be intolerant and this is our biggest issue not just an issue...Religious intolerance and not being secular in this country is the worst kind of crime that you can do as a patriot," he added.

"If there is intolerance to creativity, intolerance through religion, we are taking away every step that the nation is taking forward," he said.

  

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    Why BJP & RSS always saying go to Pakistan or other country if people oppose their ideology. Is this tolerance or intolerance?

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  • Ram Shetty, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    Hey Kailash Vijayvargiya, "Shah Rukh Khan lives in India" but his soul is in Pakistan. Do you know what? that is really good. You who claims to be Hindu a Hindustani national born in India ready to die for India is just by talk on other hand you guys are killing our India in the name of DAMMED religion. You guys should kill yourself you guys a black spot a traitor on the name of Hindu and a Indian national. So better learn from Shah rukh.

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  • G Z T Kunte, udupi

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    BJP people are Terribly frustrated because tomorrow (5th Nov) at 5.30 pm the first Exit-Poll result will be out in Bihar, and every one knows the outcome on 8th Nov. This frustration of certain defeat staring at their face, has driven them to talk nonsense.

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  • gm, mlur

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    TOP to BOTTOM all are same.... Kya mast party hai...

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  • Ramakrishna A K , Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    It is not important where Sharukh's Soul is.
    But it is important to know the reason why most of the BJP people have their Brain between their legs ?

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  • abdulla, india

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    Prosecute this subramanium for his hate speech..writings..for communal disharmony and spreading hatred..
    sack him instantly.
    1.2 billion Indians need only through bred ... ..dynamic..professional youngsters as leaders..

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  • Ravikiran Rai, Kotekar

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    BJP people are just boasting India has become Jagadguru and entire world is looking at India with respect.
    For Europeans India is still a country of Caste-ridden divisive society where people hate each other just in the name of silly caste marks on forehead.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    Shah Rukh Khan, one of India's finest Hindi cinema actors and a good human too who achieved super stardom purely on his talent and without any relatives or Godfathers in the industry.
    Add to that he is a loving husband and father too.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    These guys are already acting MAD.
    I wonder what will happen after loosing Bihar ...

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    Some group from Nagpur has purchased huge stocks of Burnol and Hajmolas in anticipation of the loss in Bihar.
    Bramdev is developing an alternative to Burnol & Hajmola in his factory to cover any shortage.

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  • Aadil Khan, Kasaragod/Saudi Arabia

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    These 'Chota'l eaders need some publicity, the only way is to target some celebrities. Next day his/her name is in the print and electronic media.

    SRK is a phenomenal celebrity, a born Indian and a recipient of many prestigious national awards, including Padmashree. He does not have to prove his patriotism to anyone. These silly leaders are just barking for seeking some cheap publicity. I think media should give least attention to these types of gimmicks.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    Another communal hate monger , a BJP politician.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    People,

    This scum Shah Rukh has no shame...as well those who make his films and see them as well...may be he is looking for ink...

    ...JH...

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  • MILAN, DXB

    Tue, Nov 03 2015

    THERE IS A MISUNDERSTANDING THAT ENTIRE WORLD IS RESPECTING INDIA.

    INFACT ENTIRE WORLD IS LAUGHING AND MAKING FUN OF INDIA.

    BECAUSE OF THE REASON BEHIND BEEF BAN IN INDIA.

    BECAUSE OF SHARUKH KHANS MOVIE, MANY PAKISTANIS LIKE INDIANS.

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  • Jp, Mangalore/SFO

    Tue, Nov 03 2015

    If somebody raises voices against BJP some dumb people say they are anti national. When did we sold India to BJP ? Can bhakths answer ??

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 03 2015

    I wonder what will happen after BJP looses BIHAR ...

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  • MILAN, DXB

    Wed, Nov 04 2015

    PAKISTAN WAS INDIA BEFORE. BEFORE INDEPENDENCE MANY USED TO CALL PAKISTAN ALSO BHARAT MATHA.

    IF PAKISTAN SAYS THAT GIVE US KASHMIR, THEN WE AND SHAHRUKH SHOULD SAY GIVE US PAKISTAN AS IT BELONGS TO INDIA
    INDIA SHOULD ANNOUNCE THAT WE NEED PAKISTAN. THEN THEY WILL STOP ASKING KASHMIR. AS THEY WILL HAVE FEAR OF LOSING FULL PAKISTAN. JUST IMAGINE HOW THE INDIAN MAP WILL BE. JAI HIND.

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