Govinda says tweet on Gurugram violence is just not his, claims account was hacked: ‘This sort of fake news is dangerous’

Govinda has stated that his account on Twitter, additionally termed X, was hacked after his tweet concerning the communal violence in Gurugram gathered consideration. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to refute the claims and stated that he has by no means commented on such points. He additionally instructed Bombay Times in a brand new interview that he desires individuals to maintain him ‘out of their politics’. Also learn: Govinda might have been the largest famous person, says Rohit Shetty

Govinda assures followers his account was hacked

Sharing a video on his official Instagram account, Govinda stated, “I wish to say that my Twitter account has been hacked so please don’t attribute the Haryana tweet to me. I’ve not posted it.”

In the accompanying video, Govinda clarified that his account, which is now deactivated, had been hacked, hours after screenshots of a tweet regarding Nuh violence viral. In the clip, Govinda denied that neither he nor his team would do anything of the sort. Govinda also speculated that the timing of the hack could be related to the upcoming elections, hinting that political motives might be at play.

He said in Hindi, “To all the people of Haryana, who are my friends and fans, I want to say that my Twitter (X) account has been hacked. I haven’t really been using Twitter for many years. My team has confirmed that they have not tweeted anything. They never share anything without informing me. I would request cybercell to look in the matter.”

Govinda calls fake news dangerous

In a new interview with Bombay Times, Govinda also said, “It’s been 18 years since I quit politics, I won’t slyly tweet to get back into it. This sort of fake news is dangerous as it can lead to people making assumptions about me. Mujhe Haryana mein shows na mile, kaam na mile (People want to ensure I get no work or shows in Haryana)… maybe someone has an ulterior motive… I want people to keep me out of their politics and agendas. Na main kisike politics mein gaya, na mujhe kisika support mila. Meri films ko theatres nahi mile (I have never been involved in politics, when my films didn’t get theatres, no one supported me). I have suffered enough.”

Govinda’s alleged tweet

The tweet that went viral was a reply to a tweet, which had a video where shops were being attacked in Gurugram. It said, “Muslim outlets had been looted by mob in Gurgaon (Gurugram).” To which the actor had allegedly replied, “What have we come down to? Shame on the people, who call themselves hindus and do such things. Aman aur shanti banaye, hum democracy hai, autocracy nahi (Please remain peaceful; we are a democracy, not autocracy)!”

Haryana violence

Clashes broke out in Haryana’s Nuh earlier this week after a procession led by Hindu teams passing by the district was attacked. The assault led to the Haryana authorities imposing prohibitory orders underneath part 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in Nuh and Gurugram, however the violence unfold to neighbouring Sohna and ultimately, to Gurugram later.

Earlier actors akin to Dharmendra and Sonu Sood had reacted the riots, which passed off in Haryana. Taking to Twitter or X, they shared their ideas for these affected by the violence. Dharmendra had stated, “Apne watan mein, teri duniyan mein mujhe aman sukoon bhaichara chahiye (I want peace and brotherhood in my country, in your world).”