Telangana Government Mulls Ban on Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Amid Sikh Community Concerns

Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, considers banning the release of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' after Sikh community leaders raised concerns over its portrayal of Sikhs. The decision will be made following legal consultation, as advised by government official Mohammad Ali Shabbir.

In response to concerns raised by Sikh community leaders, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is contemplating banning the release of Kangana Ranaut's forthcoming film, 'Emergency'. The move is pending legal consultation, according to government adviser Mohammad Ali Shabbir.

A delegation from the Telangana Sikh Society, led by former IPS officer Tejdeep Kaur Menon, recently met with Shabbir at the state Secretariat to request a ban on the film's screening. The 18-member delegation presented a formal representation, expressing their alarm over the film's alleged portrayal of Sikhs as terrorists and anti-nationals.

Shabbir passed on the concerns to the Chief Minister who has assured that a decision will be made after obtaining appropriate legal advice.