'Cobra' remark taken out of context, it was just a film dialogue: Mithun Chakraborty

Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, who joined the BJP on Sunday, has given a new colour to the West Bengal Assembly election.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Monday, March 8, 2021 - 22:52

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, who joined the BJP on Sunday, has given a new colour to the West Bengal Assembly election. In an exclusive conversation with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, the veteran actor bares his heart on several issues and clarifies his 'Cobra' statement.

Addressing a rally on Sunday, Chakraborty gave a speech and recited one of his dialogues from a film. Referring to himself as a cobra, the Bollywood actor stated, “I am a pure cobra. You will be finished in one bite. Now, remember the new slogan — Ek chhobole chhobi (One bite and you will become a photo).”

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the meeting of the national committee to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav'.

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds a 'Padyatra' in Kolkata on Monday protesting against the LPG price hike.

Delhi Court pronounced its judgment in a matter related to the 2008 Batla House encounter on Monday. The court passed judgment in the case of Ariz Khan, who was arrested in February 2018. Khan was arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police after a decade of allegedly being on the run.

The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament commences on Monday (March 8) with all COVID-19 precautionary measures in place. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the Rajya Sabha will function from 9 am to 2 pm while Lok Sabha will function between 4 pm to 10 pm.

The Loksabha Business Advisory Committee meeting to be held on March 8.

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 8) issued a notice to all the State governments and is seeking their response on whether reservation could be allowed beyond 50 per cent. The court will recommence the day-to-day hearing in the matter on March 15.

In another update, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to present the second Maha Vikas Aghadi budget on Monday. The fall in revenue has increased his worries, as Pawar will be left with few options while presenting a please-all budget.

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8 March 2021, 22:08 PM

Chakraborty said that PM Modi told him that "the BJP government, if it comes to power, will be for all", adding "We will give with both hands."

8 March 2021, 22:06 PM

"PM Modi was very kind to me, he heard me patiently," said Chakraborty.

8 March 2021, 22:01 PM

"I have no political ambition," Chakraborty said, adding that if higher authorities think so it would be their call.

8 March 2021, 21:58 PM

"I am the first person to have campaigned for BJP as an actor. I did it when Balashaheb asked me to. You can ask about this to Prakash Javadekar," said Chakraborty.

8 March 2021, 21:57 PM

When asked if Mamata has committed any mistake, Chakraborty said he would avoid making a personal statement.

8 March 2021, 21:56 PM

When asked if he might be chief minister of Bengal, Chakraborty laughed and said, "I wont comment on it" and added that he is not the spokesperson of BJP.

8 March 2021, 21:55 PM

Chakraborty said, "I have done a lot for the people with hard-earned money during the COVID-19 pandemic."

8 March 2021, 21:53 PM

Chakraborty also talked about his meeting with PM Modi and expressed happiness that the prime minister reposed faith in him.

8 March 2021, 21:50 PM

When asked how he managed to adjust with different political parties from Left to Right, Chakraborty said there is a difference and if one looks closely, they will find that people's interest is prime for me.

8 March 2021, 21:49 PM

Chakraborty advised that people should go through his brief interview prior to making any comments about him.

8 March 2021, 21:44 PM

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8 March 2021, 18:46 PM

Fire breaks out on the 13th floor of a multi- storey building at Strand road in Kolkata. Eight fire tenders reach the spot.

8 March 2021, 17:17 PM

Asaduddin Owaisi led-AIMIM seals alliance with TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK for  Tamil Nadu Elections. AIMIM will contest from three assembly constituencies – Vaniyambadi, Krishnagiri and Sankarapuram.

8 March 2021, 16:45 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 7 pm today amid uproar by the Opposition over rise in fuel prices.

8 March 2021, 16:37 PM

Denied poll ticket, sitting Trinamool Congress MLAs Rabindranath Bhattacharya, Sonali Guha join BJP.

8 March 2021, 16:13 PM

Delhi Jal Board moves Supreme Court against Haryana to avert severe water crisis, to immediately stop the discharge of untreated pollutants into river Yamuna and to also release sufficient water to Delhi: Raghav Chadha, Vice Chairman, Delhi Jal Board

8 March 2021, 15:49 PM

A day will come when country will be named after Narendra Modi, said Mamata Banerjee, taking a dig at PM over inclusion of his photo in COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

8 March 2021, 15:43 PM

Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 passed in the Assembly. The law aims to check checks religious conversions through marriage or by any other fraudulent means.

8 March 2021, 15:38 PM

ACC Export Commissionerate Delhi seized 2166 gm of marijuana from a parcel coming from the USA. One accused has been arrested.

8 March 2021, 15:37 PM

Woman constable Meenakshi Verma took charge as home minister of Madhya Pradesh for a day on the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday (March 8). "I have given my chair to Meekankshi for the day on the occasion of International Women's Day," state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said.

8 March 2021, 15:30 PM

"When India celebrates 75th year of its independence, it will take bold steps to achieve targets that seemed impossible at some point," said PM Narendra Modi during his address at the meeting of the national committee to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav'.

8 March 2021, 14:19 PM

An all-women team takes charge of ATC operations at Delhi's IGI airport "Since a few years, we're working towards offering equal opportunities to women. We're recruiting around 25-30% women in different fields,"says Chairman, Airports Authority of India.

8 March 2021, 14:13 PM

The Rajya Sabha is adjourned for the day.

8 March 2021, 14:12 PM

On the request from many members from various parties, the Chairman has decided that from Tuesday, the sitting of Rajya Sabha will commence from 11 am to 6 pm as usual timings of the House. Members will sit in Rajya Sabha & Gallery only: MP Vandana Chavan in the Chair.

8 March 2021, 14:08 PM

Rajya Sabha timing restored to normal hours, 11 am to 6 pm, from Tuesday: Rajya Sabha Chair.

8 March 2021, 13:28 PM

Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana K P Singh revokes suspension of 10 Akali Dal MLAs.

8 March 2021, 12:23 PM

"We will continue our agitation (demanding a discussion on fuel price rise) when Rajay Sabha reconvenes at 1 pm," said Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha.

 

8 March 2021, 12:12 PM

Maratha reservation: Supreme Court issues notice to all the State governments and seeks their response on whether reservation could be allowed beyond 50 per cent
The court to recommence the day-to-day hearing in the matter on March 15.

8 March 2021, 12:11 PM

Officers of NCB Mumbai are conducting raids on some places in Goa. A huge amount of drugs have been recovered and some drug peddlers have been taken into custody: NCB officer.

8 March 2021, 12:10 PM

Three persons including one person who was providing drugs to Bollywood actor late Sushant Singh Rajput have been arrested by NCB in Goa: Sameer Wankhede, Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai.

8 March 2021, 12:10 PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the national executive meeting of office bearers of the Indian Youth Congress. He will address the national executive meeting today.

8 March 2021, 12:09 PM

CPI (M) has forged an alliance with DMK and has been allocated six seats for the Assembly elections. We will work on all the 234 seats to defeat the AIADKMK-BJP alliance: Tamil Nadu CPI (M) General Secretary Balakrishnan.

8 March 2021, 11:14 AM

"You are aware that the ruling of the Chairman can't be reopened. It can't be discussed," said Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh before adjourning the House till 1 pm.

8 March 2021, 11:11 AM

The Rajya Sabha has been further adjourned till 1 pm because of the slogans that were raised by Congress MPs demanding a discussion on rise in fuel prices.

8 March 2021, 10:30 AM

"I don't want to take any drastic action on the first day," said Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, after slogans were raised by Congress MPs demanding a discussion on rise in fuel price.

8 March 2021, 10:08 AM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am as Congress MPs raise slogans demanding a discussion over rise in fuel prices.

8 March 2021, 10:07 AM

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajya Sabha said, "Petrol & diesel prices are nearly Rs 100 per litre & Rs 80 per litre respectively. LPG prices have also gone up. Rs 21 lakh crores have been collected by putting excise duty/cess, because of this entire country including farmers are suffering."

8 March 2021, 09:28 AM

"International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political contributions & achievements of women across the globe and honour their indomitable spirit, resolute determination & efforts that underline their achievements," the Rajya Sabha Chairman said.

8 March 2021, 09:24 AM

"I appeal to all the members to be present in the House, to observe the debates and enrich your knowledge," Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said while beginning the session.

8 March 2021, 09:23 AM

Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Floor Leader of TMC Parliamentary Party in Lok Sabha and Derek O'Brien, Leader of TMC Parliamentary Party in Rajya Sabha write to Lok Sabha Speaker & Rajya Sabha Chairman respectively for adjournment of Parliament session due to Assembly polls in 5 states.

8 March 2021, 09:10 AM

Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over the 'need to ensure more participation of women in leadership roles and for legislations ensuring gender equality'.

8 March 2021, 09:09 AM

The second phase of the Budget session of Parliament commences with reconvening of Rajya Sabha in the first half of the day.

8 March 2021, 07:41 AM

The Budget Session of Parliament, which commenced with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind on January 29, concluded on February 29. The Union budget was tabled in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.

8 March 2021, 07:40 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday (March 7) that the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament will commence from March 8.