Modi govt 2nd anniversary: Amitabh to host segment on girl child campaign
Mumbai: Amid a row over Amitabh Bachchan's participation in second anniversary celebrations of NDA government in Delhi on Saturday, the megastar on Friday said he will be hosting a small segment regarding 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign during the programme.
When asked about being targeted by the Congress for "hosting" the event, Bachchan said, "I said what I had to, I think media has carried it as well. I have been invited to host a small segment for the programme. I am attached to a campaign called 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', that is the segment I am hosting. The actual show is hosted by Madhavan I am not hosting the show."
"I am just hosting a small segment of a programme on sidelines of an event endorsed by the United Nations. I am United Nations' ambassador for Girl Child mission. So I will be talking about that," the actor said.
A row had earlier erupted over Bachchan's participation in the second anniversary celebrations of NDA government with Congress targeting him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the light of the megastar's name figuring in Panama Papers expose.
When asked how he deals with criticism, Bachchan said, "I think no person is perfect. I think everybody has the right to express themselves. Social media has given everyone the opportunity to have a voice to be heard not just by himself but millions of people. I think it is wonderful."
The "Piku" star said that he tries to tell people not to use abusive language.
"But those who use abusive language, I tell them there was no need to use this kind of language. If they improve, good, if not, then I choose to not listen to it," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and most of his ministerial colleague are expected to attend the event at India Gate, where Amitabh will also host a small segment of the programme, to mark the government's second anniversary.
The government is organising the event -- 'Zara Muskura Do' (Smile Please) -- which will have several performances and programmes highlighting its "achievements".
The show will be beamed across the country by Doordarshan.
