Why Live in a Democracy If You Can’t Speak Your Mind: Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant says she’s fearless like the rani of Jhansi. (Photo courtesy: Instagram/@rakhisawant151)

And she does it again. Controversial actor and TV personality Rakhi Sawant, known for not mincing words, wonders what the point of living in a democracy is, if one should be scared before speaking their mind.

Rakhi is currently in the news for a controversy that first broke out from the accusation that she “hurt the religious sentiments” of the Valmiki community.

I think people are forcefully dragging me under bad light to ruin my career. I did not say anything wrong to hurt anyone’s sentiment. Even then, I made an apology video and uploaded it online. I am as fearless as the Rani of Jhansi and I will fight against all those people who are dragging me in controversy.

Rakhi Sawant, Actor

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Considering the fact that this is not the first time that she is facing problems for her controversial statements, asked if she wants to change her outspoken nature, Rakhi retorted:

Why? Why should I do that? Then what is the point of living in a democracy? Don’t we have freedom of speech?

Rakhi Sawant

On Thursday, Rakhi had called a press conference, where she defended herself. A Punjab police team had been sent to Mumbai earlier this week, to execute an arrest warrant issued against her by a court in Ludhiana.

The court in Punjab had issued the warrant after the actor failed to appear before it on March 9, in a case filed against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks against sage Valmiki.

The actor, during a show, had drawn a comparison between Valmiki and singer Mika Singh, regarding their behavioural transformation from evil to good. This invited a backlash from the Valmiki community.

But is she getting any support from the industry?

Last year, I did a press conference on Mika’s behalf to support him, and today because of that, when I am in trouble, he (Mika Singh) did not even bother to respond on the matter, though I am getting messages from Bollywood stars. But I am sad that Mika did not say a single word for me.

Rakhi Sawant

She claimed that she has got messages of support from Aamir Khan and Anupam Kher.

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