Salman Khan Deletes Ceasefire Tweet Amid Backlash

Actor Salman Khan found himself in the middle of a social media firestorm after sharing – and quickly deleting – a tweet praising the India-Pakistan ceasefire announced on May 11. The move sparked controversy, especially from those pointing out his silence on Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack.

On Saturday night, Salman posted:

However, within hours, he deleted the tweet after facing backlash from fans and critics who questioned why he hadn’t acknowledged Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

Social media users responded quickly:

One fan came to Salman’s defense, stating:

“Right after his tweet, Pakistan violated the ceasefire. That’s why he deleted it. What’s his fault?”

Following the tragic Pahalgam incident, Salman had tweeted:

(Translation: Killing one innocent person is like killing the entire universe.)

This earlier post was widely shared, but some users noted the contrast between his strong response to the initial attack and his silence on India’s military action that followed.

Other Bollywood figures such as Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Raveena Tandon responded more directly to the ceasefire news:

Tensions escalated sharply after the Pahalgam attack, leading to Operation Sindoor, where India launched targeted strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Days later, both countries agreed to a ceasefire across land, sea, and air – though reports say Pakistan violated the ceasefire shortly after.

While Salman Khan has since remained silent, the episode underscores the scrutiny celebrities face when speaking – or not speaking – on politically sensitive matters.