New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Coming out in strong support of Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan, senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Friday slammed religious hardliners for criticising her visit to the Kedarnath temple, remarking that one can be deeply spiritual without being fanatical.

A religious controversy has erupted over Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan's recent visit to the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand.

In an elaborate statement posted on X, the leader aimed at those issuing "fatwas" and questioning her personal faith, cautioning against the growing threat of religious extremism in society.

"Today, I came across a statement in the newspaper that was concerning but not important. Sara Ali Khan arriv...