UP Minister Retracts 'Anti-National' Salman Khan Remark, Blames Shah Rukh Khan

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News18•15-01-2026, 17:21
UP Minister Retracts 'Anti-National' Salman Khan Remark, Blames Shah Rukh Khan
- •Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh initially called Salman Khan "anti-national" and suggested he "should be hanged."
- •Singh later retracted his statements, claiming he mistakenly named Salman Khan instead of Shah Rukh Khan.
- •He alleged Shah Rukh Khan supports Pakistan financially and remains silent on issues affecting Hindus in Bangladesh.
- •The minister accused Shah Rukh Khan of being "anti-national" for these reasons.
- •This incident follows a previous controversy where Singh suggested wearing a "tarpaulin hijab" to avoid Holi colors.
Why It Matters: UP Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh retracted his "anti-national" remarks against Salman Khan, redirecting them to Shah Rukh Khan.
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