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Priyanka Chopra mum on Salman Khan’s ‘raped woman’ row

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Priyanka Chopra mum on Salman Khan's 'raped woman' rowNew Delhi : Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday remained firm on her stance of not commenting on superstar Salman Khan’s ‘raped woman’ analogy, which has been creating quite a stir. The actress says she feels sad that the media prefers to talk about the controversy rather than other important issues.

Priyanka, who is scaling new heights globally with her hit American TV series “Quantico” and has also landed her Hollywood debut with the “Baywatch” movie, was in the national capital to extend her support to ‘Fair Start’ campaign by Unicef India. She became a part of the event here on Tuesday as Unicef goodwill ambassador.

Asked about her view on the controversy over Salman’s comment, she said: “I have been asked this around 35 times and I have answered to some 20 newspapers. It makes me sad that media chooses to ask this question on a forum where we are talking about empowering the young generation of the country.”

The actress went on to say that the remark was as callous as the question.

Salman courted controversy when he said that he felt like a raped woman while walking out of the wrestling ring after shooting for Sultan.

She said: “I will not add to the clutter and rather talk about important issues.”

The “Fashion” star also shared that what one chooses to do or say is an individualistic choice.

“I choose to be here and talk about this (empowering youths), but if someone doesn’t then we can not blame them.”

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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