Passport for Patriotism

He is the A-lister with a Midas Touch. Bollywood Superstar, Akshay Kumar displays his patriotism on his sleeve. In recent years, especially with his recent selection of films, he has carefully constructed a nationalist image – all that the BJP party enjoys – and has had close relations with senior BJP officials.

Akshay Kumar strongly denies any political ambitions but was hand-picked by our Prime Minister to hold a "non-political" interview in the midst of the current elections.

Unfortunately, it was too good to last; as now the actor of 50 years and over is in the eye of a storm, on his Canadian pbadport. The controversy began when the actor did not go to vote. He chose to remain a mother after his absence, which led to speculation about his pbadport. Finally, he took advantage of his Twitter account this morning to publish a very formal statement.

"I really do not understand the unjustified interest and negativity that my citizenship raises. I have never hidden or denied being a Canadian pbadport holder. It is also true that I have not visited Canada in the last seven years. I work in India and pay all my taxes in India. While all these years, I have never needed to prove my love for India to anyone, I find it disappointing that my citizenship question is constantly being dragged into unnecessary controversy, a personal issue legal, apolitical and of no consequence for others. Finally, I would like to continue to contribute modestly to the causes in which I believe and to make India stronger and stronger, "he tweeted.

However, this clarification did not really work in favor of the actor, while Akshay is monitored in a major way. online. People liken it to the music maestro AR Rahman, who declined the offer of Canadian citizenship saying, "Thanks, but TN is at home."

There are now old videos that are published, where Akshay accepts citizenship and says that he loves Canada so much

Shaina NC, spokesman for the BJP, defended the actor stating, "Akshay Kumar was perfectly entitled to interview the Prime Minister. Every Indian citizen has the right to talk to the Prime Minister or to hear from him or his vision projects. PM Citizenship should not be a marker of patriotism. The Indian origin should be a marker of patriotism. "

But if one criticizes Akshay, it is because he is desperately trying to portray himself as this super patriot. So it seems that people are disappointed.

The South Indian actress Priyamani also supports Akshay. She says, "It's an honorary citizenship. I do not understand what is wrong with Canadian citizenship. With everything he earns, whether through production houses or even endorsements, he does a lot in supporting farmers, military families, and so on.

It's very inspiring. It is unfounded to make a controversy about the fact that he has Canadian citizenship. "

The Akshay National Prize Is Questioned

After Akshay Kumar announced on Twitter that he held a Canadian pbadport, one wonders now that he is" in the dark. " he was eligible for a National Film Award for his film Rustom in April 2017.

Apruva Asrani editor and screenwriter of films like Aligarh and film editor like Satya have asked a question about the eligibility on Twitter of Kumar for the price: "Yes, it is a very important question, are Canadian citizens eligible for the national awards of India?" In 2016, Akshay Kumar was "Best Actor." We expected Manoj Bajpayee wins for Aligarh: If the jury / ministry made a mistake in Kumar's case, will there be a report? ", He tweeted, leading to a debate.

Asrani also pointed out in the cast of 36 Chowringhee Lane vs. Umrao Jaan when Jennifer Kendall, a British citizen married to Shashi Kapoor did not receive this award, and Rekha had it.

"There was some controversy when Jennifer Kendell did not receive the national award from 36 Chowringhee Lane because of her British roots. He went to Rekha, who also alluded to this fact, "he said.

Benefits of Holding a Foreign Pbadport?

Akshay says that he continues to pay his taxes in India What are the advantages of a foreign pbadport during your stay in India?

"According to the Income Tax Act 1961, if a resident has lived in India during 182 days in the previous year or 60 days in the previous year and 365 days in the last 4 years, he is then required to pay the tax.

It is said that the income from a person is taxable in India on the basis of residency status and not on the basis of citizenship status, therefore, if a person is not an Indian citizen but fulfills the basic requirements of residency status, she is required to pay a tax on her income in India.

Now, it is true that any law has a bankruptcy e and in this case it is the "convention to avoid double taxation".

This applies in cases where a person resides both in one country and earns income in another.

So, if Akshay Kumar has an income from Canada and thanks to this treaty, India can then benefit from a tax exemption from one of the two countries, "says Chartered Accountant K Ravi, outgoing president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Karnataka.

– Sanskriti Media

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