Javed Akhtar Takes 'Mr 10%' Dig at Pakistan President Zardari over 'Tolerate Hindus' Remark
Akhtar called Zardari insensitive after the Pakistan president said Muslims in the country “tolerate” Hindus, citing a Hindu population of around 3% to 4%.
- On Saturday, Javed Akhtar criticized Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Twitter, calling him "insensitive" for claiming that Pakistan "tolerates" its 3-4% Hindu population.
- Earlier, Zardari had spoken about the country's Hindu minority while marking Pakistan's Independence Day, claiming the Muslim majority "tolerate" them and alleging India believes in "Akhand Bharat."
- Akhtar took a swipe at the Pakistani President's reputation as "Mr 10 percent," a nickname linked to corruption allegations, writing he is "insensitive to all under the sun which is less than 10 per cent."
- The lyricist has frequently spoken strongly against Pakistan's policies, claiming India has made genuine efforts to improve ties while Pakistan has never made solid efforts to make things better.
- Akhtar noted that extremists from both India and Pakistan shower him with abuse daily, stating he would be concerned if the abuse stopped while engaging on WhatsApp and Twitter.
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Javed Akhtar slams Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari over remarks on ‘tolerating’ Hindu minority: ‘Mr ten percent, 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.
Incumbent on Pakistan to treat all citizens equally without looking at their religion, Former diplomat Fabian on Zardaris remarks - The Tribune
In yet another blow to the dwindling numbers of minorities in Pakistan, former diplomat KP Fabian slammed the remarks made in this context by President Asif Ali Zardari, urging Islamabad to provide equal opportunities to all of its citizens.
Javed Akhtar takes 'Mr 10%' dig at Pakistan President Zardari over 'tolerate Hindus' remark
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had targeted India, claiming that its people 'believe in Akhand Bharat', while asserting that Muslims in Pakistan were more tolerant towards minorities.
‘Always been insensitive’: Javed Akhtar lashes out at Asif Ali Zardari over ‘tolerate Hindus’ remark
On 15 August, the veteran screenwriter took to his X, formerly Twitter, and lashed out at the President of Pakistan for his “insensitive” remarks against the Hindu community in Pakistan.
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