Sayeed shows lighter side,talks about movie theatres and media

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : May 10 2015 | 6:28 PM IST
During an informal interaction with journalists today, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed revealed his lighter side as he spoke about movie theatres, Press Club and his "cells".
Known to be a 'serious politician', Sayeed was at his wittiest in public life and had the scribes in splits while he answered 'serious questions'.
In response to a question, the Chief Minister said "my cells are agile and working.
"These cells prove faulty," he said when asked if he would constitute a special cell for getting suggestions on how to improve functioning of his government.
Sayeed, a veteran politician whose political career spans nearly six decades, is known keep in touch with grass root level workers to get the feel of people's pulse on various issues.
A video journalist told the Chief Minister that they were not allowed to enter certain places with their cameras. Sayeed quipped: "Have you forgotten Ahmad Shah Masood? He was asked to give interview and then the camera took off and bumped him off."
On the serious note, Sayeed said he has given instructions to his security to behave well with everyone, including journalists, who try to meet him.
When asked about the possibility of reopening of movie theatres in Kashmir, he asked the editor "this will be another (controversial news). Move to the next question".
Cinema theatres were closed in Kashmir in 1989 following eruption of militancy and the militants have in the past scuttled any efforts to reopen these entertainment avenues.
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First Published: May 10 2015 | 6:28 PM IST

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