Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that he has invited intellectuals for discussion in the wake of return of awards. Speaking at a TV Channel, Mr. Singh said, he would like to know the reasons behind their decision in this regard.<br/><br/>Sahitya Academi President Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari has said that the 'Award Waapsi' has become a political issue. He said, it has gone beyond the Sahitya Akademi.<br/><br/>Veteran Actor Anupam Kher will lead a march for India in New Delhi at 10 this morning where he is expecting the support of thousands of his fans, artists, writers and painters. In a tweet, Mr. Kher said he decided to organise the march describing the award waapsi phenomenon as an attempt to tarnish India's image by a section of filmmakers and actors.
News On AIR | November 7, 2015 8:41 AM
Rajnath Singh invites intellectuals for discussion in the wake of return of awards