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Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Sena on Monday withdrew its threat of throwing ink at Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan during his visit to Odisha for his participation in the ceremony. opening of the Men's World Cup on Tuesday.
The decision was made following a call by Hockey India President Mohammed Mushtaque Ahmad.
"We have decided to withdraw our commitment at the request of the president of Hockey India. As this is an international event and Shah Rukh Khan is a promoter, we do not want to protest because it would give Odisha a bad name, "said Kalinga Sena leader Hemant Rath.
Odisha residents had not forgiven Khan for insulting their feelings and for distorting the story in his film "Ashoka", released 17 years ago
The Kalinga Sena had apologized to Shah Rukh, alleging that the film dishonored state culture and
Previously, the president of Hockey India, in a letter, had called the outfit to not not protesting Khan's visit.
"Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most popular actors in India and is widely known in the hockey community for his support of hockey and film. Chak of India & # 39; and because of this, he was invited to attend the opening ceremony, "said Ahmad.
"Throwing ink on someone who has been invited as a guest sh all bring a bad name to India and will present Odisha in a very dark light in front of all international guests, including the teams, "he added.
Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and AR Rahman will perform at the inaugural Men's World Cup at Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday. this place
(IANS)
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