The Union Government has officially announced the ban on the song ‘Sarke Chunariya’ after a lot of outrage over its lyrics and visuals. While reports on Tuesday suggested that the Government has directed the CBFC to take strict action on the song. Nora Fatehi and Sanjay DuttUnion Minister of Information and Media Ashwini Vaishnaw has now officially confirmed the move in the Lok Sabha while responding to a question posed by Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadouria.In Parliament, Vaishnaw pointed out that action had already been taken against the track and stressed that freedom of speech in India is not without limits. He insisted that all expressions must comply with the reasonable limits established by the Constitution. “The song is already banned,” Vaishnaw said during the parliamentary debate, as quoted by ANI. He added, “I would like to make it clear that we should follow the reasonable restrictions on freedom of expression laid down by the framers of the Constitution of India.“
He also highlighted Article 19, paragraph 2 of the Constitution, which allows restrictions on freedom of expression in matters related to public order, decency and morality, among others. He added: “Freedom of expression cannot be absolute. It must be in the context of society and culture. We must follow the reasonable restrictions established by the founders of the Constitution”, he said, “And, with great care, in the coming time, things are spreading rapidly today through digital means, for the protection of society, especially for the protection of children, especially for the protection of women. society, whatever hard actions need to be taken, the government is ready to take them”.The controversy started soon after the song was released. Critics accused the track of promoting vulgarity and objectifying women, prompting widespread backlash.The issue quickly gained momentum, and several individuals and organizations called for strict measures against the creators. An FIR was registered and complaints were filed to remove the song, intensifying the debate in the days before it was debated in Parliament.Among those who publicly criticized the song were the Haryana and Karnataka Women’s Commissions, along with actor-politicians Ravi Kishan and Kangana Ranaut, as well as singer Armaan Malik, who all found the lyrics offensive.In addition, a legal request has been submitted General Board of Film Certification (CBFC), demanding an immediate ban and removal of the song as its content may be obscene and harmful to minors.
