Published 14:54 IST, January 9th 2020

Juhi Chawla hails PM Modi & BJP on CAA, Dalip Tahil calls JNU attack 'scripted'

Juhi Chawla and Dalip Tahil in a shocking twist have taken a brave stand by lending support to the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Citizenship Amendment Act

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While country saw a series of Bollywood stars express solidarity with students of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after violence witnessed on last Sunday, Juhi Chawla & Dalip Tahil, popular celebrities have clarified ir stand by lending support to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), that caused a country-wide outcry ever since order was passed in Parliament. 

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Attending BJP's protest, two actors joined a string of celebrities and artists who have spoken in favor of controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In a video released by ruling party, artists such as Singer Shaan, Former Bollywood actress Tanishaa Mukerji, and a few ors can be seen praising step and detailing  reason why y believe it is 'required'. 

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After actress' attendance at BJP-led protest, videos of Chawla asking crowds if 'anybody among m h never taken a holiday in five years' surfaced online, soon after which crowds can be heard chanting, 'Modi Modi'. 

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Juhi Chawla makes crowds chant 'Modi Modi' with her questions 

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While interacting with press at event, Juhi Chawla was asked about series of protests against violent attack that took place last Sunday at JNU campus. Dissing media, Chawla claimed that 'neir she r public have fully understood situation', and hence it would be 'unwise' for her to make any statements.

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Apart from Juhi Chawla, lending support to ruling party was Dalip Tahil.  veteran actor joined several protestors who raised concerns over anti-CAA and anti-NRC protests being held in different states of country. He along with Chawla also questioned veracity of violent Jawaharlal Nehru University attacks. ding fuel to fire, Dalip Tahil claimed that JNU incident was 'scripted', and wondered why only one certain university is in midst of controversies time and again. 

statements me by Juhi Chawla and Dalip Tahil have earned serious backlash on social media wherein several comments and posts criticizing Bollywood and actors in question have surfaced. 

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14:54 IST, January 9th 2020