Bollywood actor Salman Khan recently found himself at the center of a social media controversy after posting—and swiftly deleting—a tweet regarding the India-Pakistan ceasefire. The incident has sparked widespread debate, especially in light of his silence on India’s military operation, Operation Sindoor.
On Saturday night, Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express relief over the ceasefire, posting, “Thank God for the ceasefire….” However, the tweet was met with immediate backlash from netizens who criticized the actor for not commenting on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military initiative against Pakistan. One user questioned, “No tweets about Operation Sindoor. Why?” while another added, “You didn’t say anything about India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.”
Facing mounting criticism, Khan deleted the tweet shortly after posting it. Some fans defended his actions, suggesting that the deletion was due to reports of Pakistan violating the ceasefire shortly after it was announced. A supporter wrote, “Just after his tweet, the news came that Pakistan violated the ceasefire. So he deleted that tweet. Now tell me what is Salman Khan’s mistake here?“
This isn’t the first time Salman Khan has faced backlash over his social media activity. In 2015, he tweeted in support of Yakub Memon, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, suggesting that Memon should not be hanged while his brother, Tiger Memon, remained at large. The tweets led to protests outside his residence and criticism from political parties. Khan eventually deleted the tweets and issued an unconditional apology, stating, “I would like to unconditionally apologise for any misunderstanding I may have created unintentionally” .Tupaki English+9Firstpost+9The Hans India+9Firstpost+5Tupaki English+5The Economic Times+5
The recent incident has reignited discussions about the responsibilities of public figures on social media, especially concerning sensitive national issues. While some argue that celebrities should use their platforms to voice opinions on significant matters, others believe they should exercise caution to avoid misinterpretation or controversy.
As of now, Salman Khan has not issued an official statement regarding the deleted ceasefire tweet or his silence on Operation Sindoor. The situation underscores the challenges celebrities face in navigating public discourse in the digital age.
