An appeal from several Bollywood actors, directors and scriptwriters to Indian voters has split the film industry into two camps. The open letter addressed to fellow Indians says "The need of the hour is to protect our country's secular foundation. Undoubtedly, corruption and governance are important issues, but we will have to vigilantly work out ways of holding our government accountable to that. However, one thing is clear: India's secular character is not negotiable! Not now, not ever."
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