Sonakshi-Zaheer’s interfaith marriage objected to by Hindu activists, citing “Love Jihad”

Another contentious demand has emerged from Hindu activists, who insist that Shatrughan Sinha should rename his home ‘Ramayana.‘

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s interfaith marriage has remained at the top of the headlines for the past few days. On one hand, where their fans couldn’t contain their excitement and happiness for the couple; on the other hand, a few Hindu activists opposed the interfaith marriage, citing “Love Jihad.”

Hindi activists object to Sonakshi-Zaheer’s interfaith marriage.

Hindu activists have criticized Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s interfaith marriage, citing it as “Love Jihad.” They have also called out Shatrughan Sinha to rename his Mumbai residence “Ramayana” and his sons’ names, Luv and Kush.

A group of activists displayed posters threatening the Sinha family in Patna.

It is reported that a group called Hindu Shiv Bhawani Sena displayed posters in Patna threatening the Sinha family. They have accused Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal of attempting to “Islamify” the country. The couple got married on June 23 under the Special Marriage Act. Posters have been displayed across Patna, labeling them “Love Jihad.”

Activists show intent to prevent the actress from entering Bihar.

The activists have displayed their intent to prevent the actress from entering Bihar and have also demanded that her father-politician Shatrughan Sinha, change the name of his Mumbai residence, Ramayana, and the names of his sons.

Shatrughan Sinha reacts.

Speaking to a leading news portal, Shatrughan Sinha has now reacted to the same and said, “Anand Bakshi saab has written about such professional protestors, ‘Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. To this, I would like to add, ‘Kehne waale agar bekar, bekaam-kaaj ke ho toh kehna hi kaam ban jata hai’ (For unemployed people, this is all the work they have).” He also said that his daughter has done nothing illegal or unconstitutional. He said, “A wedding is a very personal decision between two people; no one has the right to interfere or comment. To all the protestors, I say – go, get a life. Do something useful with your life. Aur kuch nahi kehna” (I have nothing else to say).