Shiv Sena activists burn a printout depicting the Pakistani flag during a protest against Pahalgam terror attack, in Mumbai, Wednesday, April 23.
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Mumbai: Hardening its stance after the Pahalgam meadows terrorist attack on tourists, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has demanded that Bollywood should not hire Pakistanis and there should be a ban on content from the neighbouring country in India.
Shiv Sena’s social media in-charge and Yuva Sena general secretary, Rahool Kanal, has shot off a letter to Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan in this regard and demanded a strong stance against terrorism and its sponsors.
“One way to demonstrate this resolve would be to ban the sale of Pakistani products in Maharashtra. This would not only be a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the victims and their families but also a practical step towards reducing economic support to entities that may be linked to terrorism,” he said.
Kanal also requested the government to consider stopping the telecast of Pakistani movies and serials in Maharashtra. “This would help to reduce the cultural influence that may be perceived as promoting or glorifying anti-India sentiments,” he said.
Kanal suggested that no Pakistani should be hired for Bollywood projects until India receives clarity on the involvement of Pakistani entities in terrorist activities and a clear assurance that such incidents will not recur.
“By taking these measures, Maharashtra can set an example for the rest of the country to follow, demonstrating our commitment to national security and solidarity with those affected by terrorism," he added.