Minister schools Adnan Sami for slamming Andhra CM’s 'Telugu flag' remark on ‘RRR’s win; singer reacts

‘RRR’s Golden Globes feat was celebrated across the country with congratulatory messages pouring in for the team. As Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulated the film’s team for their victory, he mentioned 'Telugu flag' which drew criticism from singer Adnan Sami.

Reacting to the spectacular news, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had tweeted, ‘The #Telugu flag is flying high! On behalf of all of #AndhraPradesh, I congratulate @mmkeeravaani, @ssrajamouli, @tarak9999, @AlwaysRamCharan and the entire team of @RRRMovie. We are incredibly proud of you! #GoldenGlobes2023.’

Minutes after his tweet, singer Adnan Sami accused Andhra Pradesh CM of displaying a 'separatist attitude'

He tweeted, ‘Telugu flag? You mean INDIAN flag right? We are Indians first & so kindly stop separating yourself from the rest of the country…Especially internationally, we are one country! This ‘separatist’ attitude is highly unhealthy as we saw in 1947!!! Thank you…Jai HIND!’

Now, Andhra Pradesh’s health minister Rajni Vidadala has slammed Adnan for confusing identity pride and separatism.

‘Rather than overthinking on Twitter, maybe you should work towards getting India another Golden Globe,’ the minister tweeted.

‘Whilst exhibiting pride of Origin, it is not beneath the dignity of a senior statesman such as a Chief Minister to share the pride of this achievement with his Nation INDIA which this State comes under & in the name of which this Telugu film is being recognised abroad!’ Adnan Sami replied.

‘RRR’, directed by SS Rajamouli, became the first Asian film to win the Best Original Song award for ‘Naatu Naatu’.

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