Eknath Shinde defends Salman Khan’s presence at RSS event: ‘He has Lord Ganesha at his home… we shouldn’t politicise his attendance’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has come out strongly in defence of Salman Khan after the Bollywood celebrity’s latest attendance at the ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons’ occasion in Mumbai sparked criticism from some quarters. Shinde emphasised that Salman’s presence shouldn’t be dragged into political debate, saying his attendance was acceptable and cultural, not controversial.

Shinde says Salman’s attendance shouldn’t be politicised

Talking to ANI, Shinde questioned the idea of the controversy, highlighting Salman Khan’s id as an Indian citizen who respects the nation’s traditions. “Salman Khan attending the RSS occasion or not attending it — what type of query is that this, and isn’t Salman Khan an Indian citizen? Salman Khan is an Indian citizen; he has Lord Ganesha at his dwelling, does all the pieces, respects our tradition, and his household does too,” Shinde stated.He added, “I don’t see something incorrect with Salman Khan attending this system of Mohan Bhagwat. It’s acceptable, and since he’s a Mumbai resident, we shouldn’t politicise his attendance at a Mumbai occasion.”

Mohan Bhagwat on Salman Khan’s affect

On the occasion, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat additionally spoke on Salman Khan’s affect on younger individuals and well-liked tradition. Highlighting how the star’s fashion resonates with college students, Bhagwat stated, “Faculty college students copy Salman Khan’s style. When requested why, they are saying they don’t know. Salman is doing it. The context of good values in society ought to develop into a style.”

The gathering was attended by a number of outstanding movie personalities, together with Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Mohit Suri, Om Raut, Poonam Dhillon and Hema Malini, amongst others.

Salman Khan’s upcoming launch

On the work entrance, Salman Khan is presently getting ready for the discharge of Battle of Galwan, which is scheduled to hit theatres in April. Nonetheless, there have been rumours that the movie is perhaps postponed to August, the place it may conflict with Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947. Produced by Aamir Khan, Battle of Galwan additionally stars Preity Zinta.