‘If Army ready for PoK, why BJP hesitating?’: Actor-turned-politician Nagma defends Richa Chadha’s Galwan tweet
Actor-turned-politician Nagma on Friday defended her tweet in support of actor Richa Chadha who drew flak for her remarks pertaining to Galwan clash for which she later apologised. Nagma said if the Indian Army is ready to take on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) then why is BJP hesitating in giving a go-ahead for recouping the territory.
While speaking to media, Congress leader Nagma said she did not support actor Richa Chadha on her tweet pertaining to Galwan clash and she had supported the Army veteran who made the comment.
“I only supported an Army veteran, not Richa Chadha’s tweet. It’s not right to say that I’m mocking the Army… If Army is ready to take on PoK, then why haven’t BJP given them the go-ahead to do so?” Nagma said.
Nagma on Friday reacted to remarks of Colonel Ashok Kr Singh (retd) in which he referred to Richa Chadha’s tweet.
“Galwan controversy on tweet by @RichaChadha I don’t think she mocked sacrifice of soldiers ..she was rather targeting a political statement given by a serving General to benefit BJP in elections. When Army gets politicised then be ready for criticism and mocking too..,” he said.
Nagma, who is vice president of Mumbai Congress, commented on his post and wrote, “Quiet Right !!”
Hours later she made another tweet.
“Hv utmost respect and hv always supported Martyrs Indian Army it’s Valour our Forces our Brave hearts who sacrificed their lives to keep our Nation Secured. #GalwanClash happened we lost 20 of our Brave-hearts who wer martyred why reason Chinese soldiers entered LoC our territory,” she said.
On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi’s statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute any orders on taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
