Arunachal Minister Balo Raja Faces Backlash Over ‘Dhurandhar’ Remark on China Border

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja has sparked controversy after citing the Bollywood film Dhurandhar while responding to concerns over ongoing India-China border tensions.

His remarks followed ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapur’s statement about continuing face-offs with Chinese troops along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier. Raja asserted that India was strong and referred to the film to highlight the country’s intelligence capabilities. His comments drew criticism on social media, with critics questioning the use of a fictional movie to discuss national security.