Controversial and extremist leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sangeet Som, has used strong language against Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, calling him a ‘traitor’. This statement came after Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, added Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to its team. Addressing a public meeting in Meerut, former member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Sangeet Som said that Shah Rukh Khan has betrayed the country by buying a Bangladeshi player. Sangeet Som alleged that Shah Rukh Khan bought Mustafizur Rahman for about Rs 9 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, which he said is unacceptable. Addressing Shah Rukh Khan, the BJP leader said that the position and wealth he has achieved is thanks to this country, but despite this, he is taking steps that he calls tantamount to treason against the country.

Source: The Patriot January 01, 2026 14:54 UTC