CAA outrage continues: Kangana thunders ‘only 3-4% pay tax’, Saif raises concerns but plays it safe
While Kangana took a strong stand against the violence, Saif didn’t look keen on choosing sides.
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While Kangana (left) condemned damage to public property, Saif (right) raised concerns over protest.
A few days after the violent anti-CAA protests shook the nation to the core, Bollywood celebrities are still coming out and sharing their views on the much-debated and controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. The latest celebs to join the trend are actors Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan.
The ‘Queen’ starlet, Kangana Ranaut, was at the trailer launch of her upcoming film ‘Panga’ when she was asked to comment on the anti-CAA protests. The 32-year-old actress expressed her disappointment over the protests turning violent.
She also argued that only 3-4% of the people pay taxes and others are dependent on them. “So, who gives you the right to burn buses, trains & to create ruckus in the country?”, questioned the actress.
Kangana Ranaut on #CitizenshipAct: When you protest, the first thing that's imp is that you don't turn violent. In… https://t.co/nyHZPtB5SD
Her reaction did not go down well with Manish Sisodia, the deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. Countering Kangana’s arguments, Sisodia sent out a tweet arguing that the 3% statistic is not true.
हिंसा और पब्लिक प्रोपर्टी को नुक़सान पहुँचाना तो हर हाल में ग़लत है, यह इंसानियत और क़ानून दोनो के ख़िलाफ़ है. .. प… https://t.co/1l4puRgLHQ
‘Sacred Games’ star Saif Ali Khan, however, had a diplomatic take on the protests. "There are many things that give us a cause for concern, watching and wondering how, where it will all end up," Saif said when asked to comment on the raging protests. When it came to picking and choosing sides, Saif was non-committal. The actor, in a quote, said that he would want to think more about what he is protesting against. Elaborating on his concerns, Khan said that there is a possibility of the protest being misconstrued.
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The 49-year-old said he is trying to understand the situation better and will make up his mind after he is well-informed.
(With inputs from PTI)
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