November 7, 2015 8:41 AM

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Rajnath Singh invites intellectuals for discussion in the wake of return of awards

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.

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