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Salman Khan, father win over the Shiv Sena!

Salman Khan and his father Salim have found favour with the Shiv Sena for their self-professed Hindu values.

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his father Salim have found favour with the Shiv Sena for their self-professed Hindu values which the saffron group feels will “help the country remain undivided”.

Referring to a reported statement of script writer Salim that he was a Muslim by birth but a Hindu by ‘samskara’ (indoctrination), an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamna’ on Monday said it reflected progressive thinking of the father-son duo and should be welcomed.

“Salman is different from the other Khans in Bollywood. He installs Ganesh idol at home and follows in the footsteps of his liberal father,” it said.

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‘Saamna’ said the Muslim clergy have issued fatwa against Salman ostracizing him for his actions but both the son and father appear to be least bothered.

“If Indian Muslims imbibe these values as demonstrated by Salman-Salim, the country will remain undivided by religion and they will lead happy lives here.

“Muslims in India need Salim Khan and not Amar Singh or Abu Azmi of Samajwadi Party who can be sent to Pakistan where Islam is in danger,” the editorial said.

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