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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Commission agent's licence suspended in Meerut for storing veggies in toilet
Meerut (UP) (PTI): The market administration in Meerut has suspended the licence of a commission agent or ‘arhtiya’ for storing vegetables inside a defunct toilet at the Mawana Naveen Sabzi Mandi in the city, officials said on Sunday.
The action followed after a video went viral showing vegetables, including tomato, ladyfinger, green chilli, coriander, mint and bottle gourd – packed in polythene bags inside an unused toilet on the market premises.
The secretary of the Mandi committee, Arjun Singh, told PTI that the toilet had been out of use for a long time due to being clogged.
“Abhay Kumar, the proprietor of Pradhan Trading Company, stored leftover vegetables there without permission. Within two hours of receiving information on May 15, a team from the Mandi committee reached the spot, seized about one quintal of vegetables, and buried them in a pit,” Singh said.
A notice was issued to Abhay Kumar, but since no satisfactory response was received, his licence has been suspended, he added.
According to officials, toilets in the market complex meant for use by farmers, commission agents and customers were allegedly being used as storerooms.
Following the incident, SDM Santosh Kumar Singh has sought an explanation from the Mandi committee secretary.
Strict action would be taken against those found guilty after an inquiry report is received, the SDM said.
