In the latest development in the raging ‘Padmaavat’ controversy, Karni Sena members on Sunday set 2 buses on fire in Gujarat's Mehsana district.
India Today reported that on Sunday morning Karni Sena members in Gujarat's Mehsana district, set two buses on fire after SC cleared the countrywide release of controversial film 'Padmaavat' on January 25.
On Saturday, Rajput Karni Sena and other right-wing groups came together in Pune and warned that if film theatres screen 'Padmaavat' then they would do so at their own risk.
"We are appealing to the movie theatres that if they are releasing the film then they should release it at their own responsibility. We also appeal to the public not to come out of their house on January 25," Pune Karni Sena President Om Singh Bhati quoted as saying.
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They further said if 'Padmaavat' was allowed to get released on January 25, the day would be recorded as the black day in the history.
Earlier in the day, people created a ruckus in Gujarat's Banaskantha and Dhanera while protesting against the film.
A ticket counter of a multiplex was also set on fire in Faridabad, Haryana. "We will burn down the theatres if they screen the film", the Rajput Youth Bridge members shouted the slogans.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Multiplex Association Director said they have decided not to screen the movie in Gujarat.
"Everyone is scared. No multiplex wants to bear the loss. Why will we bear the loss?" Patel questioned.
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Earlier on Thursday, the apex court stayed notifications issued by four states - Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat - to ban the release of the film.
(With ANI Inputs)
