‘Move On’: Singer Adnan Sami Hits Back At Opposition Over RSS Event Row

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 16:36 IST

Adnan Sami rebukes Maharashtra Congress and Sanjay Raut for criticising his meeting with Mohan Bhagwat.

Singer-composer Adnan Sami on Monday hit back at the Opposition leaders over their criticism of his interaction with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, asking them to “move on" and drawing a sharp distinction between individuals and the actions of their forefathers.

Responding to posts by the Maharashtra Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, Sami said it would be unfair to hold present generations responsible for the deeds of their ancestors, referring to repeated references to his father’s role in the Pakistan Air Force.

“It was once India and it is now Pakistan… Therefore once a legitimate conversion has taken place legally & as per procedure, then you accept it and move on… Any doubt? .. Similarly, kindly move on…," Sami wrote on X, addressing the Congress.

Taking a swipe at Raut, he added that blaming him would be akin to holding Raut responsible for his father’s actions, before remarking on Raut’s harmonium-playing skills.

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The remarks came after the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) targeted the RSS over Bhagwat sharing a meal with Sami during a two-day RSS centenary event in Mumbai.

The Congress, in a post on X, alleged that Sami’s father had served as a Pakistan Air Force pilot during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and termed the interaction “anti-national", while Raut questioned the message being sent by the RSS.

Sami had earlier shared photographs with Bhagwat and praised him, saying the RSS chief had addressed several “myths and misconceptions" during their interaction.

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