Ready to face ‘lathis and bullets’ for youth: Sanjay Dutt

Lucknow, March 14: In a bid to strike an emotional chord with the youths, filmstar and SP nominee from Lucknow parliamentary constituency Sanjay Dutt said he was even ready to face bullets while struggling for their cause."I am here to struggle with you all and I am ready to face lathis and bullets in the process. We will fight unitedly for the cause of the party and youths," Dutt said while addressing a state convention of youth wings of the SP.

Donning a red cap, symbolising SP, Dutt said he was not here to give speeches, but to work for the people. "I am not here to give a speech. I am here to work. Yeh cycle (SP`s poll symbol) meri, aapki, sabki hai, aur ise Delhi tak le jana hai," he said, adding with SP workers and leaders around, he felt like being at home. "Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh once told me that you will become a part of the SP family, once you wear this red cap. Today, I have worn it to become a member of your family," he said. Meanwhile Dutt, who is on a two-day tour of the state capital, paid a visit to Teele wali Masjid. "For me Lucknow is like a family. I share an emotional bonding with the city. I am here to repay the debt of my father", Dutt told reporters. He was accompanied by S P general secretary Amar Singh. Dutt said he is here to win the election and gave a slogan `Kyun pade ho chakkar mein koi nahi hai takkar mein`. During his 30 minute stay, Dutt offered a `chadar` at a `mazar` located within the mosque and was welcomed by the cleric. Earlier he also visited SP`s city office at Kaiserbagh. Bureau Report