Javed Akhtar slams Zardari over ‘tolerating’ Hindus, calls him insensitive
Javed Akhtar has publicly criticized Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari for his remarks about Hindus during the country's Independence Day festivities. Akhtar found Zardari's use of the term 'tolerate' in reference to minorities particularly troubling and alluded to the President's infamous moniker, 'Mr Ten Per Cent,' expressing his condemnation across social media platforms.
Veteran Indian screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has harshly criticized Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari for his recent remarks about the country's Hindu minority, calling him insensitive. Akhtar took to social media to express his disapproval of Zardari's comments during Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations, where he compared the situation of Hindus in Pakistan with those in India.
Zardari stated that Pakistan tolerates a 3-4 percent Hindu population, which Akhtar found insensitive. The screenwriter also referenced Zardari's long-standing nickname, "Mr Ten Per Cent," referring to allegations of him demanding a 10 percent commission in government projects and business dealings.
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