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News India Live, Digital Desk: Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and BSP supremo Mayawati An upcoming web series ‘Bribery Pandit’ Has given his strong reaction on the name and its filming. Mayawati has termed it as insulting towards a specific caste and has demanded an immediate ban on it from the Central and State Governments.
The main reason for the controversy (The Controversy)
The bone of contention is the title of the web series and the characters shown in it. Critics and Mayawati allege that:
Caste targeting: The name of the series directly hurts the dignity of the Brahmin community.
Negative Image: According to Mayawati, portraying a particular caste as ‘corrupt’ or ‘bribery’ in the name of entertainment is dangerous for social harmony.
Mayawati’s strong message
Mayawati expressed her views through social media (X) and said: “The name and portrayal of the web series ‘Ghooshkhor Pandit’ reflects the narrow mindedness towards the Brahmin society. It is not only derogatory but also spreads hatred in the society. BSP strongly condemns it and demands from the government that it should be banned immediately so that public sentiments are not hurt.”
Politics of Uttar Pradesh and ‘Brahmin Card’
Political experts believe that this statement of Mayawati is an attempt to strengthen the ‘social engineering’ formula of UP.
Eye on Brahmin voters: BSP has historically come to power through the ‘Dalit-Brahmin’ brotherhood.
Message to opponents: By raising this issue, Mayawati wants to give the message that BSP is ready to protect the honor of every society.
Role of government and censor board
At present, the response of Uttar Pradesh Government and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is awaited after this demand. The makers of the web series have not yet given any official statement on the name change or deletion of scenes. There have often been controversies regarding such content on OTT platforms, after which the demand for ‘OTT censorship’ has once again intensified.