CAA: Farhan Akhtar, Nikkhil Advani post incorrect Indian map in posts, apologise

Indian Parliament passing controversial Citizenship Amendment Act has led to massive protests across country. face-off between students and police forces have taken a violent turn in many universities in India. Meanwhile, many celebrities have also expressed ir objection against passing of Act. stars from entertainment fraternity are w planning to join students of country in a massive protest against  CAA. As y shared a graphic calling citizens of country in big numbers to participate, along with reasons that worked against CAA, incorrect representation of Indian map sparked a row. Filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Nikkhil Advani were among celebrities who apologised for posting incorrect map. 

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Incorrect map 

Farhan Akhtar took to Twitter to post a clarification, “While I stand by text, I have only ticed that map of India on graphic is inaccurate. Every inch and part of Kashmir is a part of India and I reject inaccurate map. I regret t ticing it earlier. My sincerest apologies for oversight.” 

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Nikkhil Advani too expressed his regret, along with updated map after Jammu & Kashmir was bifurcated, “A terrible mistake has been committed inadvertently with regards to a graphic that was part of a post put out by me. I will always as stand by original map of India which includes all of Kashmir. I apologise to all.” 

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Before Farhan and Nikkhil, Mahesh Bhatt, Richa Chadha, Swara Bhasker and many or stars have voiced ir opposition against Act, that provides for people of six religions except Islam, in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan right to apply for Indian citizenship. Mahesh Bhatt even participated in a protest. Many ors condemned violence that took place in Delhi. 

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