Nora Fatehi Sarke Chunar song row: Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms ban in Parliament
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the song Sarke Chunar, the Union government has confirmed that the song has been banned. This comes after widespread criticism over its lyrics and visuals. The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the decision in the Lok Sabha while responding to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadouria. Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms ban on Sarke Chunar Addressing the questions raised, Vaishnaw said the government had already acted against the song, reiterating that freedom of speech in India is subject to constitutional limits. The minister further emphasised that expression must operate within the framework of reasonable restrictions laid down by the Indian Constitution. During the discussion, Vaishnaw said, “The song has already been banned,” adding, “I would like to say this clearly that we should follow the reasonable restrictions imposed by the creators of the Constitution of India on freedom of speech.” The minister further referred to the provisions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, which permit restrictions on freedom of speech in the interest of public …
