Karni Sena threatens Javed Akhtar over his 'ban ghoonghat too if you want to ban burqa' argument, demands apology. Read here

Veteran Lyricist Javed Akhtar's recent remarks on practice of 'ghoonghat' in Rajasthan has t gone down well with Rajasthan based fringe group Karni Sena. As per sources, Jivan Singh Solanki, president of Maharashtra wing of Karni Sena, has threatened Akhtar with dire consequences if he doesn't issue an apology on his comments on same. He has been quoted as saying, " burqa is associated with terrorism and (is a question of) national security. We have asked Akhtar to render an apology within three days or face consequences." 

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This threat by Karni Sena comes after Javed Akhtar at an event in Bhopal remarked, "If you want to bring a law banning burqa here and if it is someone's view I have objection. But before last phase of election in Rajasthan, this government should anunce a ban on practice of ghoonghat in that state. I feel that ghoonghat should go and burqa should go. I will be happy."

Bollywood veteran furr went on to say, "I have little kwledge of burqa as re were working women in my family and I haven't seen practice at my home."Iraq is a very orthodox Muslim country but women re do t cover ir faces. law in Sri Lanka (w), too, forbids face cover," he said.

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veteran lyricist n went on to post a clarification saying that his statement was meant for empowerment and t security. Read his tweet below: