Preity Zinta has been in the news lately for her pending nuptials. Though she has not confirmed any news about her marital plans, the actress recently had a serious chat with her fans via Twitter. Preity, who comes from an army family, expressed her views on the ongoing JNU episode that is making headlines all over the country.
Here’s what she said:
I have been watching the news and it’s been heart breaking to see the debate about our national flag 🇮🇳 being hoisted in the JNU campus !
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
What do U people think about it ?Seriously, I’m kinda shocked to see that we are even having a debate like this onTV🙈our chat topic #pzchat
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
So after a long time a serious #pzchat is needed ! Chat topic is. #🇮🇳flag and the significance of it to us, the citizens of India 👍
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
I went 4an NBA game in la & was pleasantly surprised to see everyone get up & sing their national anthem with their hands on their chest.
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
Nobody questioned getting up 4their national anthem. I could see the pride in their eyes. This is the difference between them & Us.
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
Sorry for me it’s always the right time to have a patriot chat 😘 https://t.co/8alSaAQfXC
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
I’m an army kid. My father n brother have fought wars for our country & given our blood to it. Some Friends I grew up with are Martyrs today
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
The #national🇮🇳 is a symbol of their sacrifice, pride & love. People forget – Freedom is NOT FREE ! SOMEONE PAYS A PRICE for it. They do 🇮🇳
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
I think they should be asked to leave & surrender their passports & all benefits they get from OUR TAX PAYED money. https://t.co/Xu1WRmDPcH
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
ANTI – NATIONALISM ! Try this in another country and we shall talk. https://t.co/3LHn8FoPeI
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
I would probably have a law that all families must send their children in the armed forces/ police etc. 👍 https://t.co/OTnNeYZazG
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
That will & cannot happen 🙏 No one can stand in front of any armed forces family member & point a finger. Impossible https://t.co/VNgUqTDDV7
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
I was very moved & angry when I saw a retired army general shed tears on national TV! Broke my heart. That’s why we are having this chat.
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
The reason 4this chat was purely emotional. It’s heartbreaking 2see politicians stooping SO Low in the name of politics & we encourage it.
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
Instead of going forward we are going backward. All in the name of politics. We need 2 re think our priorities. India should ALWAYS COME 1st
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 23, 2016
65% of India is under 35 years of age. It is the responsibility of our youth to take our country forward. I sincerely hope that we use the-
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2016
– it’s their duty to use Freedom of Speech responsibly. To move forward we need to cut the crap & focus on things that are important.
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2016
And if U need motivation to be patriotic & respect our national flag then pls 🙏go to our borders & see how our armed forces live & sacrifice
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2016
Umm, okay then.
