She wrote: “Why has@MumbaiPolice blocked me? Are U BFF with drug accused jailed minority tag actor As a #Hindu I am scared to live in Hindustan if Police has such biased behaviour. Now I Hindus@Sangram_Sanjeet@PMOIndia@HMOIndia."
Bollywood actor Payal Rohatagi recently lashed out at Mumbai Police for blocking her on Twitter. The actor shared a screenshot of Mumbai Police’s Twitter feed and asked if they were friends with a drug-accused jailed minority actor.
She wrote: “Why has@MumbaiPolice blocked me? Are U BFF with drug accused jailed minority tag actor As a #Hindu I am scared to live in Hindustan if Police has such biased behaviour. Now I Hindus@Sangram_Sanjeet@PMOIndia@HMOIndia."
She also said that she had mailed the Home Minister Amit Shah: "I have emailed @AmitShah Sir. My safety is in my hands I guess as I am being treated very badly even though I have done nothing to deserve this kind of treatment by the government institutions #PayalRohatgi"
Reacting Mumbai Police said they were there for all citizens and said they were 'investigating the discrepancy'. They wrote on Twitter: "Ma’am, Mumbai police has always stood for all citizens alike. Your account is open for access & as a policy and practice, we never restrict interaction with any Mumbaikar. Our technical team is investigating any discrepancy. We regret your experience.”
The actor has recently emerged as a vocal celebrity on Twitter and is no stranger to controversy.
Why has @MumbaiPolice blocked me ? Are U BFF with drug accused jailed minority tag actor As a #Hindu I am scared to live in Hindustan if Police has such baised behaviour. Now I understand why my family tells me 2 stop talking 4 Hindus @Sangram_Sanjeet @PMOIndia @HMOIndia pic.twitter.com/dhYmCFM3RC
— PAYAL ROHATGI & Team -BHAKTS of BHAGWAN RAM (@Payal_Rohatgi) July 11, 2019
Ma’am, Mumbai police has always stood for all citizens alike. Your account is open for access & as a policy and practice, we never restrict interaction with any Mumbaikar. Our technical team is investigating any discrepancy. We regret your experience.
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 11, 2019
A citizen expressing personal views (not intending to hurt religious sentiments)on social media - should not be blocked by public entities/organisations. Request @MumbaiPolice to look into the issue of @Payal_Rohatgi
— AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) July 11, 2019
1. Amruta Fadnavis on Rohatgi vs Mumbai Police
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The Maha CM’s wife also came to Rohatgi’s defence and wrote: “A citizen expressing personal views (not intending to hurt religious sentiments) on social media - should not be blocked by public entities/organisations. Request @MumbaiPolice to look into the issue of @Payal_Rohatgi.
2. Rohatagi on Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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She recently started a Twitter brawl over Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Actress Payal Rohatgi who is known for her strong conservative leanings on social issues and controversial takes on various matters have started a huge Twitter outrage. She has claimed that Sati tradition which is long banned wasn't regressive and it was the choice of the woman concerned. Rohatgi accused Ram Mohan Roy of being a British chamcha (lackey) who was used to defame Hindus.
3. Rohatagi on Article 370
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Payal Rohatagi weighed in on the debate about Article 370, saying that if it couldn’t be revoked, Kashmiri Muslims should be asked to ‘leave Kashmir’.
She wrote on Twitter: “If Article 370 can’t be removed then ask #KashmiriMuslims 2 evict Kashmir. Centre should make it #Defence area. Kashmiris start living in other cities of . Kashmir will always be a part of India whether it has Kashmiris in it or no. U guys threw Pandits out, now evict Muslims.”
