Go to Pakistan, Sena tells Shah Rukh

The Maharashtra government's warning and assurance of security to Shah Rukh Khan's movies did not deter the Shiv Sena from holding protests outside the actor's residence in Bandra on Sunday.

The Sena is protesting Shah Rukh's statement favouring inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the Indian Premier League.

The Shiv Sena leader and MLC, Mr Anil Parab, who led the protest, said, "Shah Rukh should go to Pakistan if he wants to speak in favour of Pakistani cricketers."

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Krishna says Indian Premier League kept Pakistan out

The minister for external affairs, Mr S.M.Krishna, on Thursday said blaming New Delhi for the absence of Pakistani cricketers from the next edition of IPL (Indian Premier League) is unfortunate. He said the government is not involved in the decision.

"The government has nothing to do with the IPL on selection of players and various exercises that are connected with it. Pakistan will have to draw a line between where the Centre is connected and where the government is an actor," he added.

In a separate statement released to the media, the ministry of external affairs said, "The participation or absence of Pakistani cricketers in a commercial event of the nature of IPL is a matter not within the purview of the Centre."

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