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Not a fool to give my awards to Modi or Yogi: Prakash Raj

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October 3, 2017

Bengaluru, Oct 3: Multilingual actor Prakash Raj, who has earned the wrath of saffronists by lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence over journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder, clarified on Tuesday that he would not return his national awards.

A section of media on Monday had claimed that Raj threatened to give his five national awards to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A few other media reported that Raj offered his awards to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Speaking at the 11th state meet of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) in Bengaluru on Monday Raj had said Yogi Adityanath is a better actor than former. “Gauri’s killers have not been caught yet. But what is more disappointing is people celebrating her murder over social media spreading hatred,” Raj said.

"In UP, we don't know whether he's a Chief Minister or the pujari of a temple. You know, I have 5 national awards. I think I should give them to him," he said.

This led to speculations whether Raj was going to return his National Award. However, the actor clarified this in video, saying, "I'm not such a fool to give back my National Award, it's something I'm very proud of.”

Clarifying Raj’s statement, Muneer Katipalla, the state president of DYFI said, “It was only a satirical comment that Prakash Raj made referring to how Adityanath was trying to act like a chief minister.”

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Sandesh
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Oct 2017

These artists think they are the only intelligent people. Film acting is their profession, which does not make them V.I.P. They get award for their good acting, and not for any good work for the society. 

Ravi
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Oct 2017

Prakash Raj, you can't beat them in their game of acting.

Sunil
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Oct 2017

Mr. Prakash just hold on , man . i follow actor dileep who committed a crime . Will that make me a bad guy ? It seems that prime minister is sitting idle and just waiting for everyone opinions and make corrections in his facebook and twitter account , fearind returning of awards and what not. just grow up . 

Babu Gowda
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Oct 2017

Dear Mr. Big actor...Now we know that you are a big chameleon too

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The Deputy Chief Minister said a circular regarding it will be issued soon.

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"I have humbly contributed INR 25 Crores to the PM Cares Fund to support all relief works in India's fight against the COVID-19," Yusuffali said in a tweet.

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"Prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPC will remain in force, in all parts of the Bengaluru City Commissionerate for a period up to 12 am of April 20 with effect from 12 am of April 14," according to Rao.

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