The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has protested Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency,' requesting the Punjab Chief Minister to ban it, alleging that the film tarnishes the image of Sikhs.
Punjab: Kangana Ranaut, a BJP MP and Bollywood actress, is currently in the spotlight for her film 'Emergency,' slated for release on January 17th. However, it has already drawn significant opposition. The film's narrative centers around the 1975 Emergency declared in India by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film is embroiled in controversy regarding its portrayal of the Sikh community.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's Protest
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has written to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, protesting the film. The letter states that Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' attempts to misrepresent history and damage the image of Sikhs. The SGPC demands a ban on the film's release in Punjab on January 17th.
Shiromani Committee's Warning
Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Committee, appealed to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to prevent the film's release.
He warned that the film's release could incite anger and unrest within the Sikh community, and it is the state government's responsibility to prevent this. Furthermore, the Shiromani Committee has also sent a demand letter to all Deputy Commissioners in Punjab.
Banned in Bangladesh
While the film is set for release in India, it has been banned in Bangladesh. The film will not be screened there. This decision is believed to be influenced by ongoing political tensions between the two countries. The ban on the film's release in Bangladesh is considered part of the currently strained relationship between India and Bangladesh.
Film's Subject Matter
Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' is based on the 1975 Emergency imposed in India by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in response to perceived political instability. Ranaut herself portrays Indira Gandhi, and the film depicts the struggles and events of that period.
