Actor Aamir Khan has complained to the Election Commission that his picture was used on posters and social media to promote the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) without his permission. The party, however, clarified that this was done by a volunteer without its knowledge.
“We have received Aamir Khan’s complaint. He has clarified that he does not support any political party but is a supporter of democracy,” said Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath at a press conference on Friday.
AAP spokesperson Preeti Menon said: “It is unfortunate this has happened but it has nothing to do with us. An AAP supporter made a poster with images of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Aamir Khan and the former President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. This poster was then circulated on the social media. But we want to clarify this was done without our knowledge and is not endorsed by us.”
