Imran Khan Says Criticism Of Bjp Or Its Leaders Isn T An Attack On India No Politician Is The Country

Bollywood actor Imran Khan was among the first Bollywood celebrities to speak in favour of the CJP protest that took place in Delhi. The actor also participated in a protest march in Mumbai in support of the Delhi protesters. Now, in a recent interaction, Imran spoke about the need to separate criticism of the government from one's love for the country.

Speaking about the idea that citizens need to prove their love for the country by agreeing with the government. He also pointed out that one should not equate a politician with the entire country and stressed that citizens have as much, if not more, of a right to define the country as any individual politician.

He said, "The important thing to note here is that critique of a political official is not critique of a country. In case it needs to be said, no politician is the country. The people at any point, any people who stand up are citizens. They are the country as much as any individual politician. If you have outnumbered that politician, by the laws of democracy, you are more of the country than that one politician."

He added, "We have to also separate this idea. The idea that you have to defend your love for the country. I am asking a question of a politician. You are a public servant. You are an elected official. You have been selected by public demand to perform a task. You are not the country."

Many on the internet interpreted Imran's statement as a jibe at the BJP, while others praised him for speaking about the distinction between a government and the country. A comment read, "His words are 100% true...What he is saying is nothing but the true definition of Democracy...The politicians and so called leaders are paid servants of the people who run this democracy which is us the general population!" Another comment read, “Bravo, Imran Khan 👏🔥 Actor with Spine ❤️”

During the CJP protest, when students faced a lathi-charge during their march to Parliament, Imran Khan had expressed his discontent over the harsh action taken by the police against them. He took to social media to express his concerns and question the treatment of the protesting students.

The actor added, “Are these not the children of Mother India? If not them, for whom do we build, and whose future do we claim to protect? Those who demand ‘organisation’ from students protesting education reform, but don’t apply such lofty standards of accountability to established authority; bootlickers, one and all."

Vibha Maru is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Delhi. With a decade of experience across digital and print media, she covers Bollywood, Hollywood and web shows. A self-confessed cinephile who breathes Hindi cinema, Vibha can often be found sacrificing sleep after binge-watching films and web series. Though she holds a Commerce degree, she discovered her true calling in journalism after enrolling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She began her career covering Delhi's cultural scene, food, nightlife, concerts, and city life at The Times of India, before moving into full-time entertainment journalism with India Today. At India Today, Vibha interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and television while carving a niche for herself through film reviews, opinion pieces, nostalgic features, celebrity interviews, and trend-driven stories. She later brought her storytelling and editorial expertise to The Indian Express, where she continued to deepen her understanding of cinema through long-form entertainment explainers, retrospectives and feature writing. Now, as Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times Entertainment, Vibha continues to chronicle the world of movies and pop culture. Her work spans breaking entertainment news, exclusive interviews, celebrity features, and stories that capture the conversations shaping Indian cinema.Read More