Zeeshan Ayyub sets the record straight, is not afraid to lose work due to his political stand
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Do political affiliations influence or affect your work life? Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub who is one of the few Bollywood stars who doesn't mince his words and is quite vocal about his political stance says he is not afraid to lose work because of it.
The actor who has worked in movies like Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Article 15 is quite vocal about his support to the protesting farmers currently.
कुछ नहीं, बस आप लोगों को जलाने के लिए!!
— Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub (@Mdzeeshanayyub) December 3, 2020
जी हाँ, ये ‘आज’ की photo है!! ??
✊?✊?✊? @diljitdosanjh paaji, आज तो बनती थी! pic.twitter.com/laiFFSFskS
बाक़ी सब ठीक है... पर आज
— Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub (@Mdzeeshanayyub) December 8, 2020
#8_दिसम्बर_भारत_बन्द #StandwithFarmersProtest ✊?✊?✊?
"The fear of losing out on projects often comes to my mind. But I knew this would happen ever since I've started speaking up. I have come to terms with one fact that I won't work with people who get scared to offer me work because of my political stand. There's no point in working with such cowards," he was quoted as saying by CNN News 18.
AgenciesAt the same time, he maintains he doesn't have problem working with people who don't agree with his stance.
"I have no problem working with people of opposing ideologies. We are living in a democracy and everybody has a right to have a different opinion. But if you are scared to work with me just because I speak on political issues then I'm sorry I can't work with you," he added.
Meri godbharai.. socha share kar dun.. and before crying out love jihad, lets learn about special marriage act.. pic.twitter.com/BUykrCriaC
— rasika agashe (@rasikaagashe) October 14, 2020
He says he cannot keep mum because then he won't be able to sleep peacefully at night. Ayyub was also one of the first celebrities who expressed solidarity with the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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PM Modi hell-bent on 'revenge' since Karnataka 'rejected' him in assembly polls, says Congress
New Delhi, Apr 27: The Congress on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hell-bent on taking "revenge" on the people of Karnataka since they "decisively rejected" him in the 2023 assembly elections.
The opposition party's attack came after the Centre approved about Rs 3,499 crore as drought relief to Karnataka following the state government taking the matter to the Supreme Court.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X, "Ever since Mr Modi was rejected decisively by the people of Karnataka in the 2023 assembly elections, he has been hell-bent on taking his revenge."
First, Modi tried to "sabotage" the Anna Bhagya food security scheme but the Congress government was unshaken and launched a direct cash transfer scheme for the 4.49 crore beneficiaries, Ramesh said.
"Second, he cut off funds to Karnataka. Between April 2023 -- when he lost -- and January 2024, total central transfers to Karantaka have declined by 23 per cent. Central grants have fallen by 56 per cent," he alleged.
Third, the Centre delayed the legitimate drought relief funds due to the farmers of the state, Ramesh further claimed.
"223 out of 236 talukas in Karnataka are facing drought conditions, with 196 taluks being categorised as severely hit. As early as September 2023, the Karnataka government had approached the Modi sarkar to release funds of Rs 18,172 crore for drought relief. It was delayed for months," the Congress leader said.
Today, after the Karnataka government dragged the Modi government to the Supreme Court for failing to provide drought relief, the Union finance ministry finally agreed to release more than Rs 3,498 crore to Karnataka's farmers, he said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the Centre has approved Rs 3,499 crore as drought relief and released only Rs 3,454 crore.
He urged the prime minister to release the balance amount as soon as possible.
The chief minister also thanked the Supreme Court for warning the central government and providing some drought relief to the state.
Ever since Mr. Modi was rejected decisively by the people of Karnataka in the 2023 Assembly Elections, he has been hell-bent on taking his revenge.
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) April 27, 2024
• First, he tried to sabotage the Anna Bhagya food security scheme. @INCIndia’s Government was unshaken and launched a direct…
