Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has praised lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar for his remarks on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks during an event in Pakistan. The recent comment was made during a rally which was held during Padwa Melava in Mumbai on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.
The rally was held at Dadar’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park on Wednesday. The politician reflected on his views on Muslims and said, “I want people like Javed Akhtar and many more. I want Indian Muslims who speak against Pakistan and tell them our power. Javed Akhtar does that and I want Muslims like him.” ALSO READ | Javed Akhtar Reacts To His VIRAL 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks Comment; Reveals Pakistani Audience Applauded His Response: ‘They Agreed With Me’
Following Javed Akhtar’s comments, many including Kangana Ranaut previously lauded Javed Akhtar for speaking his mind.
Earlier, Javed attended a festival honouring writer Faiz Ahmed Faiz held in Lahore and he was told that Indians think all Pakistani are terrorists. The veteran writer clapped back at the question giving a stern reply and said that the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks continue to roam freely in Pakistan.
He said, "The attackers weren’t from Norway, or from Egypt. They are still present in your country, so you should not be offended if an Indian complains about this.” ALSO READ | Javed Akhtar WINS Internet As He Reminds Pakistan About 26/11 Attack In VIRAL VIDEO! Invites Claps And Cheers; Indians Call It ‘Surgical Strike’
He also implied that while in India he has hosted several Pakistani artists in the past, on the contrary, Pakistan has never hosted singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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