The city police are seeking legal opinion on initiating action against Tollywood actor and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan who allegedly, during a public meeting, stated that the people of Old City (Hyderabad) have always criticised Indian culture and the festivals of India.
According to reports, while addressing a rally in Ballarpur to campaign for Mahayuti candidate and BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar, Pavan Kalyan said that the followers of
Sanatan Dharma would respond to those disrespecting it, and called Chhatrapati Shivaji and Bal Thackeray the inspiration behind his outfit.
“The people of Old City (Hyderabad) have always criticised Indian culture and the festivals of India. However, followers of Sanatan Dharma have always respected everyone irrespective of their religion. Followers of Sanatan Dharma, however, will respond to those who disrespect it,” the actor-turned-politician was reported saying