BJP MP Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday compared superstar Shah Rukh Khan with Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed following the actor's comment that there was growing intolerance in India.
The hardline Bharatiya Janata Party leader said "Shah Rukh Khan and terrorist Saeed speak the same language... He'll be on the streets if people stop watching his films".
Earlier, senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya had called SRK a 'deshdrohi' (traitor) while Sadhvi Prachi dubbed him a "Pakistani agent".
Yogi Adityanath's comment followed the actor's comment that there "is intolerance, there is extreme intolerance ... there is growing intolerance".
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app