Adnan Sami, the London-born singer-composer, has hit back at former Pakistani Information and Broadcasting Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain after he questioned Sami's citizenship. The exchange follows the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, most of whom were tourists. In the wake of this tragedy, the Indian government has asked all Pakistani nationals to leave India before their visas expire.
Sami fired back, correcting Hussain’s claim that he was from Lahore, stating that his roots were actually in Peshawar. He also pointed out that his father was a Pakistani Air Force veteran-diplomat, and his mother was originally from Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned Hussain's knowledge, sarcastically asking, "To think that you were Minister of (Mis) Information and have no knowledge of any information... And you were Minister of Science? Was that the science of BULLS**T??"
This exchange between Sami and Hussain highlights the tensions between India and Pakistan, with the singer’s personal story at the center of this ongoing political discourse.
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Tensions Following the Pahalgam Terror Attack
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement urging Pakistani nationals to depart from India after the Pahalgam attack earlier this week. In response, Hussain shared a post on X, an Indian journalist’s tweet about the MEA’s decision, with the caption: "What about Adnan Sami?" This comment set off a back-and-forth between Sami and Hussain.Sami Responds to Hussain's Remarks
Sami, who was granted Indian citizenship in December 2015, quickly responded to Hussain's post, calling him an "illiterate idiot" in his tweet. Hussain did not back down, replying to Sami with a sarcastic remark, suggesting that Sami appeared deflated like a balloon. Hussain’s post included the phrase: “Get well soon @AdnanSamiLive."Sami fired back, correcting Hussain’s claim that he was from Lahore, stating that his roots were actually in Peshawar. He also pointed out that his father was a Pakistani Air Force veteran-diplomat, and his mother was originally from Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned Hussain's knowledge, sarcastically asking, "To think that you were Minister of (Mis) Information and have no knowledge of any information... And you were Minister of Science? Was that the science of BULLS**T??"
Background on Sami's Citizenship Journey
Adnan Sami’s connection with India goes back to 2001 when he first visited the country on a one-year visitor's visa issued by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Over time, his visa was extended, but when his Pakistani passport expired in 2015 and was not renewed by the Pakistani government, Sami approached the Indian government to legalize his stay on humanitarian grounds. He was granted Indian citizenship in December 2015.Sami’s Reaction to the Pahalgam Attack
After the Pahalgam terror attack, Sami shared a heartfelt post on X, expressing his grief over the loss of innocent lives. He wrote: "Innocent lives, full of hope and promise, were mercilessly snuffed out, leaving behind a trail of tears, shattered dreams, and inconsolable grief... How can humanity stoop to such depths of depravity? How can the beauty of nature be perverted to stage such horrific crimes against humanity?"This exchange between Sami and Hussain highlights the tensions between India and Pakistan, with the singer’s personal story at the center of this ongoing political discourse.
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