My film was shot before Pahalgam, but now matches are being played: Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence
Kuala Lumpur: Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has spoken publicly for the first time on the controversy surrounding his film Sardaarji 3, his association with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, and the recent India–Pakistan cricket clash. Addressing his fans during a concert in Malaysia, Dosanjh also expressed grief over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
Several videos from the concert have surfaced online, showing Dosanjh saluting the Indian national flag on stage. “Woh mere desh da jhanda hai. Always respect,” he told the crowd. Seeking permission to share his views, he explained in Punjabi that Sardaarji 3 was filmed in February, prior to the Pahalgam attack, while the cricket match between India and Pakistan was played later in September.
“The tragic Pahalgam terror attack happened afterwards. At that time, and even now, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive strict punishment. The difference is that my film was shot before the attack, and the match was played after it,” he said.
India and Pakistan met on September 14 in the Asia Cup, their first encounter since the attack. India secured a seven-wicket victory in the Group A clash but refused to exchange pleasantries with the Pakistan side, a decision seen as reflecting the strained ties between the two nations.
Dosanjh criticised sections of the media for portraying him as “anti-national” over his film casting. “The national media tried their best to portray me that way, but Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation,” he said.
The actor-singer further noted that he had “many answers” to the accusations but chose silence. “I didn’t speak. I have many answers. But whoever tells you anything, you shouldn’t take that poison inside you. I learned that from life,” he told the audience.
Earlier this year, Dosanjh faced backlash for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaarji 3, released overseas on June 27. Directed by Amar Hundal, the film also featured Neeru Bajwa, Gulshan Grover, and Sapna Pabbi.
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JD(S) wants changes in certain provisions in One Nation-One Election proposal
Bengaluru (PTI): The JD(S) has requested its ally BJP to make changes in certain provisions of the proposed 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill linked to the ONOE proposal, particularly the special powers proposed to be given to the ECI to recommend postponement of elections in any state.
The Parliamentary Joint Committee held discussions with political parties in Bengaluru on Saturday regarding the Constitution Amendment Bill connected to 'One Nation-One Election' and sought their suggestions and opinions.
The JD(S) said suitable amendments had been proposed to the provisions empowering the Election Commission of India to recommend to the President the deferment of state elections, while also seeking legal safeguards for the stability of coalition governments and protection for regional parties during simultaneous elections.
"With regard to the Bill, the JD(S) extended support to the Constitutional amendment with certain conditions and amendments, while suggesting safeguards to ensure that regional parties are not adversely affected by the aggressive election campaigns of national parties during simultaneous elections," the statement said.
The party stated that coalition governments have been formed and functioning at both the state and national levels for several decades in recent years, and "there is a need for legal protection to ensure their stability".
"Therefore, it also suggested incorporating legal safeguards for the stability of coalition governments in the proposed Constitutional amendment," the party, headed by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, said.
The proposed Constitutional amendment grants special powers to the ECI to recommend to the President the postponement of elections in any state. Suitable amendments to these special powers have been proposed, the party said.
"On the above stated subjects, suitable submissions were made to the JPC," the party said in a statement, which has been posted on its 'X' handle.
According to the statement, the JD(S) delegation was led by M Mallesh Babu and included former MP D Kupendra Reddy, former Assembly Deputy Speaker M Krishna Reddy, former minister Venkatrao Nadagouda, MLA T N Javarayi Gowda, former MLA K A Tippeswamy and party legal cell president A P Ranganath.
