Artistic Freedom Under Siege: Satheesan Challenges Meta on Parody Song Takedown

Kerala's Leader of Opposition, V D Satheesan, has urged Meta not to remove links to the parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye'. The song's removal is sought by police without a court order, which Satheesan argues violates freedom of expression. The parody references the Sabarimala gold loss case.

In Kerala, the Leader of Opposition, V D Satheesan, is challenging social media giant Meta in a defense of artistic freedom. He has written to the company, urging it not to remove links to the parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' without a court directive.

The move by police to take down the song from platforms has sparked controversy, with Satheesan citing a violation of fundamental rights in the absence of judicial orders. He stresses that in a democracy, artistic expression like parody deserves protection under free speech rights.

The parody, linked to the Sabarimala gold loss case, has already led to legal action. The Congress-led UDF, backing Satheesan, criticizes the state government and promises legal support to the artists involved, labeling police action as an attack on artistic freedom.

(With inputs from agencies.)