When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on January 5 last month, he returned from there due to lack of security. Many people shared their views on social media. Badminton player Saina Nehwal also tweeted on her Twitter page condemning the security breach. Siddharth tweeted something critical of his condemnation. Siddharth’s tweet caused a great deal of controversy. Actor Siddharth later apologized for his tweet about Saina Nehwal after various protests.
After that, the National Commission for Women condemned Siddharth’s tweet and asked him to disable her Twitter page. The National Commission for Women had also directed the Tamil Nadu Police to take legal action against her for her poor opinion. According to the Chennai Metropolitan Police, actor Siddharth made a confession at the police station and apologized for his substandard remarks.