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Mumbai: Twitter users on Wednesday afternoon called out on Arjun Kapoor, labeling him as a “product of nepotism” after reports went viral claiming that late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was the original cast for the movie ‘Half Girlfriend’ alongside Shradha Kapoor but it was later handed to Arjun Kapoor.

Topic ‘Arjun Kapoor’ was top-trending on twitter India on Wednesday afternoon, garnering nearly 11k tweets at 4:30 pm. Another topic ‘Half Girlfriend’ was among the top-five trending topics on the micro-blogging site with nearly 8k views.

The topic took pace after users dig into the account of noted author Chetan Bhagat and found a tweet wherein he had announced Sushant Singh Rajput’s featuring in the movie ‘Half Girlfriend’ based on one of the books written by him. He had also shared a link of Times of India which had covered the story then. The movie however went to Arjun Kapoor as the lead actor.

Irked by this, the twitter army expressed its anger and dissent and added to the outrage surrounding Nepotism in Bollywood which has been the talk of the town ever since Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra residence on June 14.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.

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