Bishnois Willing To Forgive Salman Khan On This Condition

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New Delhi: The blackbuck poaching case has haunted actor Salman Khan for 26 years. The murder of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, with alleged connections to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has brought the issue back into the spotlight.

Now, the community is willing to make peace with the star but on certain conditions. In an exclusive interview with Local 18, Devendra Buria, the National President of the All India Bishnoi Mahasabha, said that the actor may be forgiven but under specific conditions. Buria stated that Salman Khan must publicly acknowledge his wrongdoing and offer a sincere apology at Mukti Dham Mukam, a sacred site for the Bishnoi community. Only then will the community elders, guided by the 29 tenets of their faith, consider his plea.

“One of our core principles, bestowed upon us by Guru Jambheshwar Ji, emphasises forgiveness for those who genuinely repent,” explained Buria. “If Salman Khan demonstrates true remorse, the Bishnoi community, known for its compassion, is open to considering his plea,” he added.

The 1998 incident, during the filming of “Hum Saath Saath Hain,” remains etched in the community’s memory. Mahipal Bishnoi, a community member, recounted the events of that night in Kankani village. Gunshots shattered the peace around 2 am, prompting villagers to investigate. They discovered two slain blackbucks and a fleeing vehicle. It was later found that Salman Khan had gone hunting with his fellow actors during the shooting of his film in Jodhpur.

Notably, the Bishnoi community’s 29 rules, encompassing environmental protection, personal conduct, and social responsibility, are central to their identity. These tenets, including the prohibition of harming animals and the emphasis on forgiveness, underpin their way of life.