New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has triggered a political controversy after describing himself as a "Dimagi Naxal" while criticising the government over student protests, the education system and the state of democracy, drawing sharp reactions from union Minister Kiren Rijiju and several BJP leaders.
The controversy erupted after the 76-year-old actor posted a video on Facebook backing students of Jamia Millia Islamia demanding the restoration of their students' union. Wearing a badge bearing the words "Dimagi Naxal", Shah questioned the government's response to dissent and its treatment of young people.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a scathing attack on the actor, describing him as a "dangerou...