Dutt's new dost, Sinha insists there's nothing political behind Sanju's visit to Patna
Dutt's new dost, Sinha insists there's nothing political behind Sanju's visit to Patna
On February 19, Sanjay Dutt will be in Patna at Shatrughan Sinha's invitation.
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This, quick on the heels of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's presence at Dutt's wedding anniversary bash last week, is being seen in political circles as a political alliance.
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Always cordial
Curiously enough, Sinha and Dutt were never the best of chums. They were always cordial to each other, though.
Says a source close to Sanjay, "While Sinha was fond of Dutt and never spoke negatively about him through his court hearings and trial, there was never any serious bonding between the two." Lately, however, there has been a focused attempt to get close.
Incidentally, Shatrughan Sinha is a prominent and vocal Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) member while Sanjay Dutt is a new recruit to the Samajwadi Party (SP).
A regular affair
When asked to explain the nature of Sanjay's flash visit to Patna, Sinha, says, "Please don't read anything political in his visit.
I want Sanju to visit the Mahavir Cancer Hospital in Patna. As you know, Sanju's parents worked relentlessly for cancer patients.
Even I work closely with cancer patients. Sanju is also coming to meet the winners of a cricket memorial award. Every year, I bring a big celebrity to Patna on the occasion.
This time, they were very keen on Sanjay Dutt." Interestingly, Amar Singh is also expected to accompany Shatrughan Sinha and Sanjay Dutt to Patna on Thursday.
No agenda
Laughs Sinha, "I know people will read even more politics into the visit. But we're visiting before the electoral code of conduct comes into effect in Bihar.
Amar Singh and Sanjay Dutt are accompanying me to Patna, purely as a social visit. They'll also be visiting a famous gurudwara in Patna to pay their respects.
There's no political agenda to this visit. I've been, am and hopefully, will continue to be a part of the BJP."
Motivated?
In the light of recent statements about Shatru's unhappiness with the BJP, wouldn't his alliance with two high-profile SP members be seen as politically motivated?
Says Sinha, "I know people are talking about me being sidelined by my party. But Sushma Swaraj and Rajnath Singh have said I'd be getting an election ticket in Bihar.
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I see no hitches in this. However let me add, I have friends in every party and have open invitations to join them any time.
But at the moment, I'm not going anywhere. Sanjay Dutt's visit is not political. In fact they'll be stopped from making any political statements during their visit."
Sanjay Dutt says just one thing. "Shatruji and Amar Singhji are now like family to me. Their wish is my command."
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