shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > News > India News > Article > Salman Rushdies writings painful Imran Khan

Salman Rushdie's writings painful: Imran Khan

Updated on: 31 January,2012 10:19 AM IST  | 
IANS |

Describing the writings of Salman Rushdie as "painful" for the Muslim community, Pakistani politician and former cricket captain Imran Khan Monday said no one had a right to humiliate someone's belief.

Salman Rushdie's writings painful: Imran Khan

u00a0Describing the writings of Salman Rushdie as "painful" for the Muslim community, Pakistani politician and former cricket captain Imran Khan Monday said no one had a right to humiliate someone's belief.

"First of all what is painful for a human community only the human community should decide ufffdthe issue is not what Rushdie wrote (in his novel 'The Satanic Verses'). The real issue is that nobody has the right to inflict pain on a society," Khan said during an interactive session at the Kolkata Book Fair here.

"We should have respect to what is painful to each other and no one should have a right to inflict pain on each other," he said.

He, however, blamed the Muslim leadership for failing to understand the values of the society and the community.

"The Satanic Verses" of Rushdie, a British-Indian author, was banned in India and many countries 20 years back after allegation that the novel's portrayal of Prophet Muhammad insulted Islam.

Rushdie recently cancelled his visit to India for attending a literature festival in Jaipur after the authorities there warned the controversial author that he was a potential target of assassins at the event.




"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK