For Choosing to Live in Dubai Despite Being Vocal About India's Development Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday criticized actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan, along with industrialists, for choosing to live in Dubai despite being vocal about India's development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at an event organized by MNS's student wing in Mumbai, Thackeray cited the two Bollywood actors, who have publicly praised Modi, and questioned why they had moved abroad. Referring to Oberoi's role in the 2019 biopic on Modi, Thackeray said, “Vivek Oberoi, who made a film on Modi and played Modi’s role in it, has also gone to live in Dubai.

He added, “R Madhavan, who praised PM Modi – where does he live? He lives in Dubai. Thackeray then asked: “So if you love India so much, if you love PM Modi, if you believe that PM Modi is developing India, then why are you living in a foreign land?

He reiterated, “Why are they living in Dubai with their families? He also alleged that actors work in “government-sponsored” films like “Dhurandhar” before returning to live abroad. Madhavan has previously said he moved to Dubai during the Covid-19 pandemic to support his son’s professional swimming career, while Oberoi has said he relocated for business expansion.

Thackeray also said Modi should ask members of his own party, the BJP, not to use demeaning language against opponents. Modi said on Friday that he and even his late mother were subjected to abusive language at Jantar Mantar during the CJP-led protests over alleged NEET irregularities.””””