The notice states that such distortion is unacceptable and must be prevented from reaching the public. Photo: X@KanganaTeam
Delhi’s Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has sent a legal notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) regarding Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Emergency’. The party is seeking to prevent the film’s release, citing concerns over its depiction of historical events and figures, particularly those related to the Sikh community.
The notice is addressed to senior officials at the CBFC, requesting immediate revocation of the certification granted to the film “Emergency,” thereby blocking its release.
The notice, sent by Paramjit Singh Sarna, president of the Delhi Unit of SAD, claims that the recently released trailer of “Emergency” depicts historical facts incorrectly.
According to the notice, these depictions distort the image of the Sikh community and promote hatred and social discord. Sarna maintains that such depictions are misleading, offensive and detrimental to the social fabric of Punjab and the nation as a whole.
The notice also accuses Ranaut of using the film “Emergency” not to make a genuine political or historical statement against the Congress party, but to attack the Sikh community.
He criticizes her, as well as the media and political support she receives, for deliberately distorting history to spread animosity.
The notice states that such distortion is unacceptable and must be prevented from reaching the public through the film.
Sarna, through the note, highlights that during the state of emergency, the Shiromani Akali Dal, led by figures such as Sardar Harchand Singh Longowal, played a major role in opposing the draconian measures imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. They endured mass arrests and police brutality in their struggle to restore democracy. The note criticises the film “Emergency” for neglecting these contributions and instead portraying the Sikh community in a negative and unfair light.
Advocates Manmohan Singh Narula and Manjeet Singh Chugh, representing the Shiromani Akali Dal, have urged the CBFC to exercise its authority to prevent the release of “Emergency”.
They stressed the need to distinguish between freedom of expression and the dissemination of hateful content that could disrupt social harmony. They demanded that the CBFC address this issue within seven days of receiving the notice, warning that failure to do so would result in their client being forced to take legal action for damages and other remedies in the appropriate courts.
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First published: August 30, 2024 | 11:41 am IS
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