Actor Prakash Raj has been quite vocal against the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP in the past. Once again at the India Today South Enclave in Hyderabad, he didn’t mince his words when he was a part of the panel which was discussing “freedom of speech and expression”.
He also talked against the bans imposed on the movies “Sexy Durga” and “Padmaavat” and held them as unreasonable. Talking about “Sexy Durga”, he said,
“They have no problem with Durga Wines, Durga Mutton Shop, Shiva Mutton Shop.”
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When he was asked to comment on his links with the Karnataka government and why he is called anti-Hindu, he said,
“They say I am anti-Hindu but I say I am anti-Modi, anti-Amit Shah and anti-Hegde.”
This can be called a straight attack on PM Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and union minister Anant Kumar Hegde.
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He also spoke about the murder of his friend and journalist Gauri Lankesh and alleged that her killing was supported by Modi supporters. As per him, when he asked PM Modi to speak on it, the PM remained silent. He went on to say that a person who supports killers can’t be a Hindu.
Prakash Raj said,
“When Gauri Lankesh, my friend, was killed… This whole thing started with a simple question – that I saw celebrations about her killing. I never said who killed (her). I said people are celebrating and this is violence, this is not right for the society. And the people who are celebrating this are following… And the Prime Minister of this country is following these people. Why is he silent?”
He also said,
“A true Hindu cannot support such activity.”
When Krishna Sagar Rao, BJP spokesman in Telangana, objected to his comments, the actor replied,
“When you can call me anti-Hindu, I have every right to say you are not Hindu.”
Prakash Raj also questioned PM’s silence on the controversy regarding “Padmaavat” and we are sure that the battle of words will continue for long.
Twitter brutally trolled Prakash Raj for his comment on Sexy Durga. Here are some selected tweets:
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He thinks, his party will get votes from Hindu haters with his eccentric behavior and will get votes of Hindus with his guru's Janaeudar approach of his bosses. But the reality would be opposite.
— Bharateeya, ಕನ್Adiga (@ontidvani) January 19, 2018
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Yes, we can have cranky and foolish Prakash Raj also. Let him come out openly and say that they can also start a “Mary Whorehouse” or a “Mohammed Terrorist Training Center”……
— S.SWAMINATHAN (Modi Parivaar) (@LAWYERSWAMI) January 19, 2018
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Sexy Durga is casting aspersions on durga's character and it is insulting. Prakash Raj, please use your common sense if you have it.
— Ananta Mohanty (@finepatriot1) January 19, 2018
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I don't care abt Hindu-Muslim politics,I don't like RSS as well.I voted agnst bjp in 2014.Bt PM Modi has taken strong decisions n doing really good job for nation compare to earlier gov. If u r anti-Modi means u don't want India to Bcum global power in economy,defence, diplomacy
— Gunner (@Raj_Twitting) January 19, 2018
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https://twitter.com/Vasudev74614432/status/954304256881786880
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https://twitter.com/Aryanaura/status/953921279827980288
However, few praised him for his anti-Hindu remarks too:
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Hats off to Prakash Raj for speaking clearly & plainly. 'I am not anti Hindu. I am anti Modi & Amit Shah. According to me they are not Hindus. Hindus don't preach killing' https://t.co/WHfPX1t6tA
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) January 18, 2018
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Well said, @prakashraaj Sir. "Anyone who supports killing people, is not Hindu". There it is. Clear as day! https://t.co/EuMGaFjk6i
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 18, 2018
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The Real Singham @prakashraaj is speaking Real truth about The Real Actor of India. https://t.co/epBu0GJHGM https://t.co/epBu0GJHGM
— Jignesh Mevani (@jigneshmevani80) January 18, 2018
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Prakash Raj everyone is with u. The real hero from reel to real. Every word u spoke is correct. Now I am worried about IT, ED, raids ( fake) Feku is very good in raiding.
— Laxman (@WuntakalL) January 18, 2018
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