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Anupam Kher defends Ram Mandir remarks amid backlash: 'I'm not scared'

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Anupam Kher defends Ram Mandir remarks amid backlash: 'I'm not scared'
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Actor Anupam Kher has defended his controversial remarks regarding alleged donation irregularities at the Ram Mandir. He stated that he stands by his comments and refuses to retract them despite public backlash.

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The incident highlights the intersection of celebrity influence, religious sentiment, and political discourse in India.

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Actor Anupam Kher has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments on the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft, making it clear that he has no intention of retracting his statement. Sharing a video message on social media, the veteran actor asserted that his words had been taken out of context to fuel unnecessary controversy and insisted that he remains firm in his stand.In his statement, Kher maintained that he spoke "with complete honesty and responsibility" and continues to believe every word he said."People are most afraid of the truth when it doesn’t align with their agenda. A few days ago, what I said about the theft at Ram Mandir, I said it with complete honesty and responsibility. Even today, I stand by every word of mine. But some people need an issue more than the truth. They want debate, controversy, noise.

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