Amitabh Bachchan slams Gill over remarks on torch relay
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday took exception to Union Sports Minister M S Gill's remarks about participation of politicians and actors in the Olympic torch relay run on Thursday.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday took exception to Union Sports Minister M S Gill's remarks about participation of politicians and actors in the Olympic torch relay run on Thursday. (Watch)
"He (Gill) is the Sports Minister. Who will dare to argue with him? They are the government," Bachchan said when asked about Gill's comment on the issue.
Gill had disfavoured invitation to politicians and filmstars for the April 17 relay, saying they have little right to hog the limelight in the event.
He had said only athletes with distinguished careers and budding sportspersons should carry the torch.
However, IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi had contested Gill's view, saying citizens from all walks of life could run in the event.
"He (Gill) is the Sports Minister. Who will dare to argue with him? They are the government," Bachchan said when asked about Gill's comment on the issue.
Gill had disfavoured invitation to politicians and filmstars for the April 17 relay, saying they have little right to hog the limelight in the event.
He had said only athletes with distinguished careers and budding sportspersons should carry the torch.
However, IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi had contested Gill's view, saying citizens from all walks of life could run in the event.
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