New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Congress MP Tariq Anwar reacted to the remarks made by Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan over the inclusion of a Bangladeshi player in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, saying it was "not appropriate" to speak about the actor in such a manner.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "It is not appropriate to talk about Shah Rukh Khan in this way. Shah Rukh Khan has made so many films that have a direct connection to patriotism, and he is a renowned and globally famous figure..."

The Congress MP also pointed out that the inclusion of foreign players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) follows due process and approvals by the concerned authorities.

"If the cricket board has given p...