‘The country is awash with a horrific hatred and cruelty’, says Naseeruddin Shah in his latest video

Amnesty International has posted a video on their Twitter handle starring Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah. In the video Shah is speaking about the Indian constitution, its value and about the fundamental rights of the people. “In 2018, India witnessed a massive crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights defenders. Let’s stand up for our constitutional values this new year and tell the Indian government that its crackdown must end now,” tweeted Amnesty with the video

In the 2 minute long video Shah is also speaking about the current situation of the country.

“Those who speak not just of responsibilities but of rights , those who raise their voices against corruption these people are safeguarding our constitution. But now, those who demand rights are being locked away. Artist, actors, scholars, poets are all being stifled. Journalists too are being silenced. In the name of religion, walls of hate are being erected. Innocents are being killed. The country is awash with a horrific hatred and cruelty.And those who stand against this injustice are having their offices raided , their licenses cancelled, their bank accounts frozen, their voices silenced. Only so that they are deterred from speaking the truth.” the actor said.

In December 2018, Shah had expressed concerns regarding the safety of his children and the current socio-political state of the country in a video interview with Karwan-e-Mohabbat India.