Published 18:49 IST, January 10th 2020

Kamal Haasan breaks silence on JNU violence, says, 'dictatorship should change'

Kamal Haasan broke his silence on the JNU students attack and said that the panic has increased because of the students' attack which happened at JNU

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan broke his silence on JNU students attack after 5 days while interacting with media at Chennai airport on Friday, actor-turned-politician said that panic has increased because of students' attack which happened at JNU.

When reporters asked him on JNU attack, he said "It is really worrying. If this happens to students, its definitely panicking. It is also injustice and I can keep on saying more about it. This situation should change, dictatorship should change."

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Kamal Haasan also actively opposing  Citizenship Amendment Act during his earlier press conference two weeks ago h said,"It is foolish trying to convert country into an obe for people belonging to a particular religion, younger generation will reject this idea."

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Earlier, Kamal Haasan spoke on violence in Jamia Milia as well and sided with students n. Even w Kamal sticks to his stand calling it an injustice and a worrying situation. Kamal urges a change in situation and stated that it is time dictatorship should change as well.

actor-turned-politician also visited University of Mras two weeks back to express his solidarity, when students protested against CAA.

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Deepika Pukone visits JNU

Deepika Pukone visited Varsity in an apparent expression of solidarity with students after horrific attack at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Dressed in a black sweater, actor was seen along with groups of students and or protesters. While many have come in support of actor for visiting JNU amidst conflict, she has also drawn conflicting views on social media. Republic TV sources h claimed that her visit was a part of film (Chhapaak) promotions. 

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A few tweets by various media organizations, with Deepika Pukone and JNUSU President Aishe Gosh's pictures, were sourced to PR firm ‘SPICE PR’ which have raised more questions amongst netizens. Former JNU Students' Union President Kanhaiya Kumar was present at that time and seen amid sloganeering, though he claimed later to have t seen her.

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Kamal Haasan says 'What happened at JNU is injustice, dictatorship should change'

18:49 IST, January 10th 2020