Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday said Lord Ram and Sita are not only Hindu gods and goddesses and called them the “cultural heritage of India”.
Speaking at the Deepotsav program organized by MNS President Raj Thackeray, Akhtar said Ramayana is India’s cultural heritage and he is proud to have been born in the land of Rama and Sita.
“Rama and Sita are not only Hindu gods and goddesses. So it is the cultural heritage of India. Although I am an atheist, I consider Rama and Sita to be the wealth of this country. That’s why I came here. Ramayana is our cultural heritage. It is the subject of your interest. I am proud to have been born in the land of Rama and Sita, when we talk about Maryada Purushottam, it is Rama and Sita that come to mind. So, say Jai Siyaram from today,” he said.
During his speech, the lyricist also asked people to chant “Jai Siya Ram” slogans.
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