BJP issues notice to Haryana leader who announced Rs 10 crore bounty on Bhansali, Deepika's head

'Padmavati' has Deepika Padukone in lead role.

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New Delhi: A Haryana BJP leader, who offered a bounty of Rs 10 crore to anyone beheading director of 'Padmavati' Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Deepika Padukone, got a show-cause notice from his party on Monday.

The Haryana BJP has sought an explanation from its chief media coordinator Suraj Pal Amu over his remarks.

While the BJP distanced itself from the comments, Amu said he had made the remarks in his personal capacity and that he would resign if his party asked him to but would not tolerate any "insult" to his community.

"We do not want to take law in our hands but will not forgive anyone who tries to spoil the image of Rajput kings and queens," Amu said.

"Padukone is just like our daughter and she must stay away for playing roles like the one she played in Padmavati," he added.

He had also issued a threat to break the legs of actor Ranveer Singh on Sunday.

At the same time, Amu had on Sunday praised a Meerut youth for announcing Rs 5 crore bounty for beheading Deepika and Bhansali.

"I want to congratulate the Meerut youth for announcing Rs 5 crore bounty for beheading Deepika, and Bhansali. We will reward the ones beheading them, with Rs 10 crore, and also take care of their family`s needs," he had said.

Apart from Deepika, the films also has Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles.

(With Agency inputs)