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Swara Bhasker starts online petition for law against mob lynching

| PTI | Jul 7, 2017, 13:26 IST

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Actress Swara Bhasker has launched an online campaign against mob lynching, demanding a ban on cow vigilante groups. The actress made an appeal to lawmakers for the enactment of a Manav Suraksha Kanoon (MASUKA) to stop such crimes.

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In her petition, Swara stated, "I am an actress in the Indian Film Industry. But as a conscientious citizen of India, cannot allow these lynchings to take place... I, along with thousands of young Indians, stood up against this public menace in protests that were recently held across 20 cities of the world."

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"We, together, said #NotInMyName, to such violence. Next day, PM Modi issued a statement condemning the killings in the name of gau raksha (cow protection). But even after vigilante violence has continued."

The actress concluded her appeal, saying it was time for Prime Minister Modi to "walk his talk" as the youth of this nation has elected the first PM born after independence. "We want him to preserve our social independence," she added.

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Photos of celebrities at airport

Bappi Lahiri’s son Bappa Lahiri snapped at the airport as he returned from the USA along with his family to perform his father’s last rites.

Bappa Lahiri spotted at Mumbai airport along with his family to perform his father Bappi Lahiri's last rites.

Bappi Lahiri's son Bappa Lahiri arrived from the US for the funeral of the late legend.

Bappa Lahiri spotted at the airport as he arrived from the US for the funeral of his father Bappi Lahiri.

Richa Chadha opted for an all-black look as she was snapped by the paparazzi at the Mumbai airport. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Richa Chadha was snapped by the paparazzi at the Mumbai airport. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Richa Chadha greets the paparazzi with a namaste as she was snapped at the Mumbai airport. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Richa Chadha opted for an all-black look as she was snapped by the paparazzi at the Mumbai airport. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Richa Chadha was snapped by the paparazzi at the Mumbai airport. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Sara Ali Khan looked super stylish in a blue romper as she was snapped at the Mumbai airport. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

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Where were you when hindus were killed in west bengal?? Sitting in air conditoned and watching corrupt media's news who is equally involved in spreading hatred doesnt make a responsible citizen. Congrats maam you have been sucessfully brainwashed afrerall this is all they want

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