BJP MLA Ram Kadam, under fire over his "will kidnap girl" remarks, was caught on the wrong foot again Friday, 7 September, after he tweeted that Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre was no more, only to retract it after realising that the news was not true and facing massive backlash.
Bendre is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in the US.
Kadam tweeted in Marathi that "Bollywood and Marathi actor" Sonali Bendre "has passed away in America" and expressed his condolence.
He took to Twitter to share the screenshot of a forwarded Whatsapp message that he received. After he was trolled for believing a baseless rumour, he deleted the message.
He posted an apology that read, “About Sonali Bendre ji, it was rumour for the last two days. I pray to god for her good health and speedy recovery.”
Earlier this week, Kadam created a furore with his remarks at a Dahi Handi (Janmashtami) celebration in Mumbai. A video clip showed him saying that youngsters often seek his help after girls reject their proposals.
"Come with your parents. What will I do after your parents approve? I will kidnap the girl and hand her over to you," he was heard telling the crowd.
Bendre revealed in July that she has been diagnosed with "high grade cancer" that has metastasised and is undergoing treatment in the US. Sonali Bendre, who is braving cancer like a boss, has started a book club, Sonali’s Book Club or #SBC on social media.
With inputs from PTI.
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