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

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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08 March 2021

22:08 IST

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."

22:06 IST

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