{
  "id": 16497620,
  "title": "Naseeruddin Shah wants to weaken democracy in country: BJP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/naseeruddin-shah-wants-to-weaken-democracy-in-country-bjp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:49:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/naseeruddin-shah-wants-to-weaken-democracy-in-country-bjp/article71624214.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to undermine democracy in the country, according to the BJP. The actor has been urging right-minded citizens to back the demands of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) students who have been protesting over violent incidents on the campus. BJP Rajya Sabha member Rahul Sinha has called for an investigation into Shah's criticism, alleging it may be part of an international conspiracy. Sinha also accused Shah of suddenly resurfacing after a period of inactivity to make political statements against the BJP.",
  "summary": "The actor had urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students",
  "key_points": [
    "Naseeruddin Shah accuses BJP of weakening democracy.",
    "BJP demands investigation into Shah's criticism.",
    "Shah resurfaces after period of inactivity to make political statements."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}