Yami Gautam slammed for disrespecting Assamese gamosa; actress issues clarification

Yami Gautam visited Assam to inaugurate the Great Guwahati Marathon on March 1. At the airport, a fan tried welcoming the actress by putting a gamosa (traditional scarf of the state) around her neck, without her permission. Yami was not aware of it and pushed his hands away and her team told the man to back off.

It was captured on camera and videos of Yami from the Guwahati airport have been doing the rounds on social media. Yami was slammed on social media for ‘disrespecting’ the traditional garment of the state. Later Yami took to her Twitter handle and wrote that her intention was not to hurt anyone’s sentiments.

Responding to a publication of Assam, Yami tweeted, “My reaction was simply self defense. As a woman, if I am uncomfortable with anyone getting too close to me, I or any other girl has every right to express it. I Dint’ intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments but it’s very important to voice out a behavior, inappropriate in any manner (sic).”

My reaction was simply self defense. As a woman,if I am uncomfortable with anyone getting too close to me, I or any other girl has every right to express it. I Dint’ intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments but it’s very important to voice out a behavior, inappropriate in any manner https://t.co/sUc4GPxfWv

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 1, 2020

In another tweet, Yami wrote that it was her third visit to Assam and she has always expressed her love towards Assamese culture and people.

This is my third visit to Assam.I have always expressed my love towards Assamese culture & people. It’s insensitive to react to a single-sided story & spread hate. I am present here, in this beautiful state for an important event & shall always keep coming back .Peace & Respect

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 1, 2020

In her latest tweet, Yami wrote that she had a great time flagging off the ‘Great Guwahati Marathon’ 2020.

Had a great time flagging off ‘Great Guwahati Marathon’ -2020 ! Was so good to see so many smiling faces & hence could feel the love ! Thank you for this beautiful ‘Japi’ & ‘Gamosa’ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8uSdS0Gj4U

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 1, 2020

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