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UP Minister Retracts 'Anti-National' Claim About Salman Khan, Says He Meant Shah Rukh Khan

The clarification followed a viral 41-second clip from an Aligarh event that drew broad criticism on social media.

Overview

  • Raghuraj Singh said he took Salman Khan’s name by mistake and asserted his accusation was intended for Shah Rukh Khan.
  • He reiterated his position by stating that Shah Rukh Khan is anti-national and maintained his criticism despite the retraction.
  • The original video showed Singh calling Salman Khan anti-national, urging a boycott of his films, and even demanding capital punishment.
  • Singh claimed a journalist mentioned Salman’s name during the exchange and described Salman Khan as a good actor while redirecting his charge to Shah Rukh Khan.
  • He has previously drawn attention for provocative remarks, including comments about wearing a ‘tarpaulin hijab’ during Holi, and no legal or disciplinary action has been reported in this episode.