Indian politician (BJP MLA) Ram Kadam, courted a controversy on Friday by tweeting that Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has passed away in US.

Kadam tweeted in Marathi that Bollywood and Marathi diva Sonali Bendre has passed away in America and condoled her demise. After he was trolled for spreading a baseless rumour, he deleted the message. He posted another tweet, saying, “About Sonali Bendre ji, it was rumour for the last two days. I pray to God for her good health and speedy recovery”.

About Sonali Bendre ji It was rumour . Since last two days .. I pray to God for her good health & speedy recovery

— Ram Kadam (@ramkadam) September 7, 2018

The politician has been facing severe backlash from the Sonali Bendre’s fan. Bendre is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in the US.

On the other hand, Her friends, Sussanne Khan and Gayatri Oberoi, are sticking by her through this difficult phase of her life and are doing all they can to cheer her up. Crushing all the rumours, Sussanne on Saturday shared a picture on her Instagram hanging out with 'Sarfarosh' actress.

 

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This is Us.... ??🌈🙌🏻 Fight for you, Respect you, Include you, Encourage you, Need you, Deserve you, Stand by you. ??🏄???💪🏻#myheartmonsters #adayinthepark #surfon #summeroflove2018

A post shared by Sussanne Khan (@suzkr) on Sep 7, 2018 at 7:54pm PDT

Few days back, Kadam came in limelight for yet another controversy when a video clip showed him saying that youngsters often seek his help after girls reject their proposals. “Come with your parents. What will I do if your parents approve? I will kidnap the girl and hand her over to you,” he was heard telling the crowd in the video.

Later he apologised on social media, stating that his remarks have been distorted by the political opponents and he wants to apologise to all mothers and sisters.