Singer Javed Akhtar’s video went viral in a Deepotsav held in Mumbai, in which he praised the people of the Hindu community. Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, known for his liberal and progressive views, lauded the Hindu community, saying that “democracy exists in India because of Hindu culture and tradition”. The poet made this statement while speaking at the Deepotsav program organized by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai.
This video is of Deepotsav organized by Raj Thackeray in Mumbai. According to the viral video, Javed Akhtar raised the slogan of ‘Jai Siya Ram’. And also asked the people present in the program to raise slogans. And got slogans of ‘Jai Siya Ram’ raised along with them. Javed Akhtar, who calls himself an atheist, also said in a statement, “I am extremely proud that I was born on the land of Ram and Sita.” He said that even though he is an atheist, he worships Ram and Sita on this day. Considered the property of the country.
Akhtar also expressed concern over the increasing intolerance in the society. He underlined that although there have always been some intolerant individuals, Hindus as a community are generally seen as having wonderful qualities of being altruistic and open-hearted. He stressed the importance of maintaining this quality and not adopting the intolerance displayed by others. Furthermore, he stressed that Indians have learned from the Hindu way of life and no one can abandon it.
According to Akhtar, a progressive and liberal voice among Indian Muslims, “We have learned from the way of life of Hindus. Will you give it up?” The senior, who raised slogans of ‘Jai Siya Ram’ at the event, said, “Ramayana is our cultural heritage.”
“This is Hindu culture, this is civilization. It has taught us the democratic approach. That is why there is democracy in this country. Being right and everyone else being wrong isn’t the work of Hindus. Whoever taught you this is It is wrong.” ” He added.
