The state of emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975 by the Congress government led by Gandhi, meant the suspension of civil rights for almost two years | Photo: X@KanganaTeam
The Delhi unit of Shiromani Akali Dal has urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to stop the release of ‘Emergency’ starring Kangana Ranaut, saying the film has the potential to incite communal tension and spread misinformation.
BJP MP Ranaut stars as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, which hits screens on September 6.
In his letter to the board on Wednesday, the party’s Delhi president Paramjit Singh Sarna said the trailer of the film, which was released recently, “shows erroneous historical facts that not only misrepresent the Sikh community but also promote hatred and social discord.”
Such depictions are not only misleading but also deeply offensive and damaging to the social fabric of Punjab and the entire nation, he said.
The state of emergency, imposed on 25 June 1975 by the Congress government then led by Gandhi, meant the suspension of civil rights for almost two years.
Sarna said: “Given the potential of this film to incite communal tensions and spread misinformation, I strongly urge the CBFC to exercise its authority to prevent its dissemination.”
He said that “a fine line must be drawn between the right to freedom of expression and the dissemination of hateful content that threatens the harmony of our society.”
‘Emergency’ marks Ranaut’s first release after being elected as a BJP MP from Mandi in her native Himachal Pradesh.
The BJP-led central government announced on July 12 that June 25, the day on which the state of emergency was declared in 1975, would be celebrated as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to commemorate the “massive contributions” of those who endured inhuman pains of that period.
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First published: August 29, 2024 | 1:11 PM IS
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