Mahesh Bhatt slams controversial Indian citizenship law, vows not to submit his documents
'Time for all the freedom loving people to walk their talk' demanded the filmmaker
A video of Mahesh Bhatt surfaced on Twitter which is currently winning several hearts as he pledged against the new citizenship amendment bill - while explaining how it is against the Indian constitution.
The renowned director also pledged to not submit any documents, if demanded, to the National Registration for Indian Citizenship (NRC), until the bill is reversed.
He also deemed it discriminatory, adding that if it is passed then he will boycott its execution.
"We the people of India, pledge that we are committed to the values of the constitution of India, and its commitment for a secular and democratic nation. We take pride in India's diversity and unity. We pledge to treat all citizens equal, irrespective of cast, religion, language and cultural beliefs and our approach to any moves that may dismantle our freedom struggle."
"We believe the citizenship amendment bill is discriminatory and in violation of our constitutional values. We do not accept the bill and if it becomes law we will boycott its execution. We pledge, not to submit any documents if demanded to prove our citizenship, long live constitution of India, long live unity of India."
He had also tweeted against the bill later.
"There is an unbridgeable divide between our lofty ideals and our lived life. Are we as a nation genuinely committed to its stated values? Values have no meaning unless we back our words with action. Otherwise it’s just empty words and an empty life."
Adding that "Power never relinquishes it’s hold on people unless people put their life on line and lock horns with power . Time for all the freedom loving people to walk their talk. You are what you do, not what you say you want to do."
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The renowned director also pledged to not submit any documents, if demanded, to the National Registration for Indian Citizenship (NRC), until the bill is reversed.
He also deemed it discriminatory, adding that if it is passed then he will boycott its execution.
"We the people of India, pledge that we are committed to the values of the constitution of India, and its commitment for a secular and democratic nation. We take pride in India's diversity and unity. We pledge to treat all citizens equal, irrespective of cast, religion, language and cultural beliefs and our approach to any moves that may dismantle our freedom struggle."
"We believe the citizenship amendment bill is discriminatory and in violation of our constitutional values. We do not accept the bill and if it becomes law we will boycott its execution. We pledge, not to submit any documents if demanded to prove our citizenship, long live constitution of India, long live unity of India."
He had also tweeted against the bill later.
"There is an unbridgeable divide between our lofty ideals and our lived life. Are we as a nation genuinely committed to its stated values? Values have no meaning unless we back our words with action. Otherwise it’s just empty words and an empty life."
Adding that "Power never relinquishes it’s hold on people unless people put their life on line and lock horns with power . Time for all the freedom loving people to walk their talk. You are what you do, not what you say you want to do."
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