Anupam Kher, a Bollywood actor, responded to the continuing argument over the placement of the national anthem atop the new Parliament structure.

When posting a video of the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya on Twitter, Anupam Kher wrote: “If the lion has teeth, they will undoubtedly be displayed. After all, this is the Indian independence movement’s lion. The lion will also bite if necessary. Thank you.” Many opposition parties and activists across the nation have charged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government with “distorting” the emblem by substituting “menacing and violent” Ashokan lions for the “graceful and regally confident” Ashokan lions.

Vivek Agnihotri, a filmmaker, also posted on Twitter to discuss the current topic. He stated: “#UrbanNaxals want a toothless, silent lion. that they can utilise as it is a pet. In another tweet, he wrote, “The new #NationalEmblem at the #CentralVista has proved one thing that #UrbanNaxals can be fooled just by changing the angle. Specially the LOW angle.”