Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna while congratulating the winners targeted the ruling party. Speaking during the Budget Parliament session, he said, “I join in congratulating both the award winners – Natu Natu and Elephant Whispers – both of whom come from South India. It is a matter of great pride for us. We are also very proud of whatever you have said, we are with you. But my only request is that the ruling party should not take credit by saying that we have directed, we have written poetry, Modiji has directed the film. That’s all I request. This is the contribution of the country.”
Deepika Padukone performed ‘Naatu Naatu’ on stage and won hearts for her stunning international presence. In January, there were calls to boycott his film ‘Pathan’. Responding to the same, Shiv Sena (Uddhav) faction MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, ‘As all the MPs have congratulated, I also want to congratulate. I would also like to mention that another history has been created that an Indian actress had introduced ‘Naatu Naatu’ on stage. This is Deepika Padukone, who was also wearing a black dress. I would also like to congratulate him. Along with that I would also like to say that since I mentioned Deepika Padukone that the boycott culture that goes on on social media platforms after she wins an Oscar, if we try and end it, it would be good news. For us.”
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