In the wake of the controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde seeks for a ban on stand-up comedy shows stating that she plans to write to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking action on the issue.
Tawde's remarks came soon after Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated online from a comedy show of Pranit More.
Speaking to ANI, Tawde called the remarks made in the viral clip biffiting for Indian culture. "A stand-up comedy show by Pranit More was organised here. Sejal Pawar, a student from our KEM Hospital, was present in the show... As the Mayor, I oppose this; it does not befit our Indian culture.... Stand-up comedy shows should be banned. I will write a letter to the Chief Minister," she said.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that stand-up comedy should remain unrestricted but warned that crossing limits of decency can infringe on others' rights.
"The Constitution of India grants everyone the freedom of expression. However, it also establishes safeguards to ensure this freedom is not misused. When expression becomes unrestrained, it infringes upon the right of individuals in society to live with dignity," Fadnavis said.
Mumbai's KEM Medical College and Hospital on Saturday, June 13, sent undergraduate MBBS student Sejal Pawar on compulsory leave for 15 days after her objectionable remarks on male cadavers at a stand-up comedian's show triggered a row.
KEM authorities have directed Pawar not to attend classes or visit the college for the next 15 days until the detailed inquiry is completed.
She has also been barred from entering the KEM Medical College and Hospital campus during this period.
Additionally, hospital authorities have spoken to her parents and informed them about the allegations regarding their daughter's conduct.
KEM authorities further said they would conduct a detailed inquiry into Pawar’s remarks and conduct. For this purpose, a five-member committee has been constituted, and Sejal will be given an opportunity to present her side before the panel submits its final report.
For the unversed, the Maharashtra Cyber has registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr Sejal Pawar, and other persons found involved, in connection with the publication and dissemination of allegedly obscene and objectionable content at a Gurugram stand-up comedy show through online platforms and social media.
The present case arises from certain videos and clips circulated through YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms in connection with a programme hosted by stand-up comedian Pranit More. The content being widely circulated allegedly contains obscene, offensive, and objectionable remarks concerning women, consent, and deceased persons, which are against accepted societal norms and attract provisions of criminal law.
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