Vamshi
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government is thinking about banning the movie “Emergency,” directed by Kangana Ranaut. This decision follows concerns raised by the Sikh community in Telangana.
A group of 18 members from the Telangana Sikh Society, led by former police officer Tejdeep Kaur Menon, recently met with Mohammad Ali Shabbir, an advisor to the state government. The group voiced their worries about the film, claiming it portrays Sikhs as terrorists and anti-nationals. They believe this negative portrayal could harm the reputation of the Sikh community, which has made significant contributions to the country, including in the military.
The Sikh representatives feel that such a portrayal in the film is disrespectful and could send a wrong message about their community, especially to young Sikhs. They requested that the film be banned in Telangana to prevent any potential damage to their community’s image.
After hearing their concerns, Mohammad Ali Shabbir passed the message to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The Chief Minister has assured the community that the government will look into the matter seriously. However, before making any decision, the government will seek legal advice to understand whether banning the film would be appropriate under the law.
The final decision on whether “Emergency” will be allowed to release in Telangana is still pending. It will depend on the legal review and further discussions within the government.
This situation shows how important it is for films and other media to represent communities accurately and respectfully. The government’s response to the concerns raised by the Sikh community highlights its commitment to listening to its citizens and protecting the image of all communities in the state.
