Sanjay Dutt: I Will Surrender, Have Not Appealed For Pardon

"I am shattered and this is the tough time in my life. With folded hands I request the media and citizens let me be at peace," he said.

Several noted personalities including Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju and actor-turned-politicians Jaya Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha had sought pardon for Sanjay Dutt.

When pointed out that Dutt will not seek clemency, Katju, however, said he will go ahead and apply for his pardon.

Katju had said Dutt should be pardoned under Article 161 of the Constitution as he had not been found guilty of having played a role in the 1993 blasts and had suffered a lot.

Asked about Dutt's stand, Congress Spokesperson Rashid Alvi said that the party does not comment on judicial matters.

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Rampur Lok Sabha MP Jayaprada had on March 26 met Maharashtra governor K Sankaranarayanan here and sought clemency for the actor.

"There are very, very tough times in my life and in our lives. I want to thank everybody who supported us and me. I just want to tell everyone from the media that I have got very few days left and I want to finish all my work. I also have to spend time with my family," Dutt said.

Today is the first time that Dutt has ventured out of his house in suburban Bandra since the Supreme Court verdict. He made the remarks before leaving for a shoot.

"I love my country and its citizens. I love India," he said.

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