Sangeet Som’s harsh comment about Shahrukh Khan, has new polarization started in UP before 2026 elections? – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Sangeet Som, known for his outspoken and often controversial comments in Uttar Pradesh politics, has once again said something that has set social media on fire from TV debates. During a recent program, Sangeet Som directly targeted Shahrukh Khan and called him a ‘traitor’. His statement has come at a time when there is already a lot of stir in the state regarding cabinet expansion and upcoming political equations.

“No right to live in the country” Sangeet Som’s strong words

Sangeet Som did not stop here. Taking his point further, he said that people like Shahrukh Khan, who live in the country and have an anti-national mentality (as per Sangeet Som’s own opinion), have no moral right to live in India. It has often been seen that Sangeet Som is quite vocal on his Hindutva face and the issue of nationalism, but his direct and personal attack on Shahrukh Khan is surprising many people.

What is the root of the dispute?

It is not yet clear whether Sangeet Som has given this statement in the context of any specific recent incident or it is a part of his old film-boycott culture and ideological protest. Bollywood actors have to face the wrath of politicians from time to time. Sangeet Som alleges that some big names of the film world are seen standing against Indian culture and the pride of the country, and according to him, Shahrukh Khan is also one of them.

The growing gap between Bollywood and politics

In the last few years, we have seen that the gap between the film industry and the politics of Delhi-Lucknow has widened. Sometimes a film comes into discussion, and sometimes an old interview of an actor. Shahrukh Khan has been in controversies before on issues like intolerance, but Sangeet Som openly calling him a ‘traitor’ and talking about leaving the country, takes the controversy to a different level.

What is the discussion in political circles?

The year 2025 is coming to an end and in 2026, elections and administrative reshuffles of many important states are to take place. Political experts believe that such statements are often made to divert public attention from main issues and towards emotions. While the opposition is calling it ‘hate speech’ and ‘distraction politics’, Sangeet Som’s supporters are considering his stand as his fearlessness.

What will happen next?

There has been no official response from Shahrukh Khan on this matter yet. Generally, ‘King Khan’ prefers to maintain silence on such controversies. But it will be interesting to see whether the BJP high command distances itself from this statement of Sangeet Som or whether this controversy will become a big part of the politics of Uttar Pradesh in the coming days.