The traitor jibe for actor Aamir Khan by BJP MP and a little known regional singer, Manoj Tiwari has started a new twitter war on social media platform.
Aamir Khan’s fans have now taken to micro-blogging site to express their support by trending hashtag ‘Aamir Proud India.’
On Monday it was reported how Tiwari, in a parliamentary standing meeting had called Aamir a traitor during a discussion on the decision to remove the actor from Incredible India campaign as its mascot.
Faced with growing outrage, Tiwari was quick to issue a clarification denying media reports.
Indian government had last week announced it was removing Aamir from its flagship campaign as its brand ambassador after 10 years of association.
This was seen as a vindictive measure as the PK star had recently criticised the central government for growing religious intolerance in India.
The government’s decision baffled many after Aamir clarified that he had never charged any money towards his association with the Incredible India campaign.
Here’s what the twitter users are saying about AAMIR PROUD INDIAN.
PK and Fanaa were big blockbusters despite boycott and protests. History to repeat with Dangal. AAMIR PROUD INDIAN. @aamir_khan Fantastic!
— Taran Adarsh (@taran_adaarsh) January 9, 2016
The most versatile actor that I know- @aamir_khan. I'm so proud of you as you are proud of your country & nationality <3
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN
— Isabella KHAN⭐ (@isabellacrdb) January 9, 2016
even after I have watched this video 100 times I couldn't know where's the wrong in his speech
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN pic.twitter.com/GehY7md9Ix— We Support Dangal (@Akmylife2) January 9, 2016
all these actions of bhakts have shown me the true meaning of intolerance!!
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN— #DestroyTheAadhaar (@mana_apple) January 9, 2016
No one called Amitabh Bachchan traitor! Wait, neither it was BJP govt that time nor he is Muslim.
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN https://t.co/mjvUdIguih— ⓔⓝⓘⓖⓜⓐ ♉ (@Deepika_Theias) January 9, 2016
Even Bill gates met Aamir Khan for speaking on social issues in India..that's d goodwill he has..n bhakts named traitor.
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN— – DANGAL – (@Jaqtard) January 9, 2016
Satyamev Jayate was aired in 165 countries worldwide! Highest ever!
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN— ? (@Tharki_Rancho) January 9, 2016
You are automatically deemed a traitor if you say anything against the govt. Fact is, Aamir didn't say.
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN— ? (@Tharki_Rancho) January 9, 2016
Aamir never said India is intolerant… he said mahool thoda intolerant hua hain last kuch months mein.
AAMIR PROUD INDIAN ?
— ʀɪsʜ☔ (@AamirMeriJaan) January 9, 2016
He is the only actor who is associated with the social causes,giving meaningful movies.he said nothing wrong.
Aamir proud indian