Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting films that allegedly align with the BJP’s ideology while remaining silent on certain historical narratives.
"Asaduddin Owaisi has a different ideology. We believe in Veer Savarkar. Nobody can tell what PM Narendra Modi's mindset is," Raut said, pointing out the selective endorsement of films by the BJP.
He further stated, "He has marketed a lot of films that align with his party, be it Tashkent Files, Kashmir Files, Chhava, or The Accidental Prime Minister."
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Referring to M.S. Golwalkar’s views on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Raut demanded a response from the Prime Minister. "If M. S. Golwalkar presented his views on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, it is PM Modi's responsibility to watch the movie and claim that what Golwalkar wrote is wrong."
Raut’s remarks come amid ongoing political debates over historical narratives and ideological influences in cinema, reflecting the opposition's continued challenge to the BJP’s interpretation of history and culture.
