'Always been insensitive': Javed Akhtar slams Pak President Zardari's 'tolerate Hindus' remark
Zardari had earlier targeted India, saying the people 'believe in Akhand Bharat', while Muslims in Pakistan were more tolerant towards their minorities.
Indian lyricist and filmmaker Javed Akhtar criticized Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari for his insensitive remark that Pakistan "tolerates" its Hindu population. With a population of less than 10%, the remark shocked Akhtar, who accused the president of always being insensitive to minorities. Zardari had previously stated that Pakistan believes in an "Akhand Bharat" and that Muslims in Pakistan are more tolerant towards minorities compared to India.
Akhtar responded on X, stating that he understands Zardari's insensitivity towards the 3-4 percent Hindu population in Pakistan.
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