Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has openly criticised the reception given to Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister in Uttar Pradesh. On Monday, he took to X to express his dismay over the warm welcome given to Amir Khan Muttaqi, questioning why a representative of a group widely condemned for terrorism was being honoured in India. Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur on Saturday. He was welcomed with flowers and applause by the seminary’s officials, students, and local residents. The move immediately sparked debate online.

Javed Akhtar criticises respectful welcome for Taliban minister

“I hang my head in shame when I see the kind of respect and reception that has been given to the representative of the world’s worst terrorist group Taliban, by those who beat the pulp

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