Nothing should be named after politicians: Rishi Kapoor

Actor Rishi Kapoor once again questioned the practice of naming public properties after politicians, saying there are other personalities whose contribution to the country is bigger and better.

Last year, the veteran actor had kicked up a controversy by questioning the trend of naming roadways, airports and railway stations after Gandhi family.

“Nothing in this country should be named after politicians. I have been saying this all along. There are personalities whose contribution to this country is colossal.

“…Can you ignore the contribution of Lata Mangeshkar or JRD Tata? Why not name these structures after such figures rather than political leaders,” Rishi said during a session at the Jaipur Literature Festival here.