If you've visited a cinema hall recently, you may have had to stand up for the national anthem being playing on the big screen. While many felt it was being "enforced" on them, a few had no qualms of standing up for it before the movie began. The remarks by Supreme Court judge Justice D Y Chandrachud over playing the national anthem before the start of a film once again triggered a debate. Spilling his views on the controversial issue, Gautam Gambhir also took to Twitter to share his thoughts. The left-handed batsman wondered how tough it was to stand for the national anthem for less than a minute. His question was for all those who stand in long queues outside restaurants and clubs but do not have the patience to stand up while the national anthem is being played. Check out his tweet here. Standin n waitin outsid a club:20 mins.Standin n waitin outsid favourite restaurant 30 mins.Standin for national anthem: 52 secs. Tough? — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 27, 2017 As soon as he shared his views, many Twitter users bombarded the micro-blogging site with their tweets. While some agreed with the cricketer's views, others argued against it. Take a look at some reactions here. @GautamGambhir U are 100% right But it's not about standing for national anthem. No one can ask anyone to prove their patriotism. — Anil Kumar Singh (@Anilsingh0207) October 27, 2017 No one Compelled you to stand outside restaurant. No one Compelled you to stand outside a club. But National Anthem is being Imposed upon. — Free World🤝🇮🇳 (@tarunkadian00) October 27, 2017 Only your Nationalism may be so fragile that you have to prove it during entertainment hours but not mine. — Free World🤝🇮🇳 (@tarunkadian00) October 27, 2017 Correction: Standing for National Anthem- DUTY — Pratik Deb 🇮🇳 (@pratikdeb11) October 27, 2017 People are ready to stand for hours at the Ticket Counters on their favorite Hero's movie release but finds it tough to stand for 52 secs — Aditya Yellanki (@adityayellanki) October 27, 2017 My respect for you is increasing day by day. Your Patriotism level is damn high! No one can match this level. — BRING BACK GAUTI (@rimujha5) October 27, 2017 pic.twitter.com/6cwODE1FGT — SauRabh ShuKla (@saurabh0395) October 27, 2017 No, it's not tough, it's our duty. Each and every time any where I heard national anthem, stand up and voice says D tune of National Anthem. — Ritwik (@gritwik98) October 27, 2017 What are your thoughts? Tell us in the comments below.
