CPI(M) leader Md Salim on Friday said he has lodged a police complaint here against Paresh Rawal, alleging that the veteran actor made utterances during a recent poll rally in Gujarat that tantamounted to hate speech against the Bengali community. Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri Trends on Twitter! Here’s Where You Can Watch the Films Starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty Online.

Salim, in his complaint to Taratola Police Station, said he came across a video on various social media platforms featuring the actor giving a speech, which could promote feelings of hatred against Bengalis. The CPI(M) leader said he apprehended that people from Bengal residing in other parts of the country could get affected as a result of Rawal's comments. Not Akshay Kumar But Kartik Aaryan Is All Set to Star in Hera Pheri 3, Confirms Paresh Rawal.

"Such speech on public domain has been made to provoke riots and destroy harmony between Bengali community and other communities across the country, and cause public mischief," Salim claimed. Earlier in the day, Rawal, however, apologised for his comments.

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