Priyanka Chopra accused of 'disrespecting' India's PM

Risingbd Desk: An actress and former Miss World was attacked on social media for exposing her legs when she met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Baywatch star Priyanka Chopra angered some conservative traditionalists who said she had disrespected the politician by not covering herself up.

She posted a picture of the two of them on Facebook with the caption: 'Was such a lovely coincidence to be in Berlin the same time as the Prime Minister. Thank you Narendra Modi, sir, for taking the time from your packed schedule to meet me this morning.'

Clearly stirred by the reaction the picture received, hours later the actress posted a picture of her with her mother both in short dresses with the caption: 'Legs for days, it must be in the genes.'

The picture of the actress who won Miss World in 2000 was met with criticism by some, including Shirish Moreshwar Panwalkar, who said: 'Priyanka, you were sitting in with the Prime Minister of our country. You should at least had the basic sense of covering your legs.'

Khopithan Khopi said: 'I don't think she knows how to respect elders. He is a prime minister of her country too and she forgot Indian culture.'

Avani Borkar wrote: 'Maybe you're a big international star, but please do have or show some respect in front of our Prime Minister. Look at the way you're sitting in front of him.'

Jyothish C wrote: 'What a respect a celebrity gives to their Prime Minister. Feeling so pity towards the entire modern women who are actually pretending to be modern.

'No problem with wearing modern dress and follow a Western culture, however we've our own heritage and culture. Never deny it on any ground.'

Many of the comments on the picture criticised the way in which the actress was sitting and Gulzar Hussain addressed Chopra directly, saying: 'He is not your boyfriend, he is our Prime Minister and our most powerful man, so please never sit cross-legged in front of such a great person.'

But hundreds leapt to her defence, including Shivanshu Shukla who said: 'Those who are criticising Priyanka for her dress. Let me tell you we are a democracy and not an Islamic nation.

'Every girl has the right to wear whatever she likes. Please mind your own business rather then focusing on Priyanka's dress.'

Source: The Mail




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