Netizens slam actor Ajay Devgn for siding with government's narrative on farmers' protest
Bollywood luminary Ajay Devgn's recent social media post celebrating the conferment of the Bharat Ratna upon Dr. MS Swaminathan has triggered a wave of controversy, with netizens questioning the actor's stance in relation to the ongoing farmers' protests.
In his tweet, Devgn lauded Dr. Swaminathan as a visionary leader whose agricultural innovations have significantly impacted the nation.
However, a section of social media users has accused Devgn of tacitly supporting the government's agenda and diverting attention from the farmers' agitation.
Critics argue that the actor's conspicuous silence on the farmers' protests, juxtaposed with his endorsement of the Bharat Ratna for Dr. Swaminathan, implies a certain alignment with the government's narrative.
According to these social media users, Devgn's apparent support for the award is viewed as an attempt to overshadow the farmer protests and project an image of governmental concern for agricultural welfare.
The controversy has ignited a heated online debate, with users expressing varying opinions on the actor's motivations and allegiances. Some defend Devgn's right to applaud the recognition of Dr. Swaminathan's contributions, emphasizing the need to separate the individual's achievements from broader political dynamics. Others, however, argue that the actor's timing and choice of subject inadvertently align him with the government's narrative, which seeks to downplay the gravity of the farmers' concerns.
Absolutely thrilled to hear that Dr. MS Swaminathan Ji is being honored with the Bharat Ratna! A visionary leader whose innovative spirit has truly transformed the landscape of farming in our nation, his contributions to Indian agriculture and farmers' welfare are unparalleled, a… pic.twitter.com/CrwQe4nMzT
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 15, 2024
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'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Gurucharan Singh missing, Delhi Police lodges FIR
New Delhi, Apr 27: Delhi Police on Saturday lodged an abduction case over the disappearance of actor Gurucharan Singh of the famous TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' fame, officials said.
Multiple teams have been formed to find the 50-year-old actor, who is a Delhi resident, after he went missing five days ago, they said.
He was last seen near the Delhi airport with a backpack, the police said citing a CCTV footage.
An FIR has been lodged under Section 365 (abduction) and and an investigation has been launched into the matter, they added.
"Actor Gurucharan Singh who plays the role of 'Roshan Singh Sodhi' in the TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' went missing on April 22 evening," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Rohit Meena said.
"Singh's father lodged a missing complaint saying his son had left for Mumbai on April 22 at 8.30 pm. He has been missing since then," Meena said.
The actor had left his home here to take a flight for Mumbai. But he did not reach Mumbai, neither he returned to his home and his phone was also unreachable, the complaint stated.
The officer said the police are investigating the entire matter from every angle.
We are looking for footage and we have even found many vital clues through technical investigation. According to the CCTV footage, he was last seen near the airport with a backpack, the DCP said.
