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Mumbai Mayor Calls for Ban on Stand-up Comedy Shows
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has advocated for a ban on stand-up comedy shows following recent controversies involving offensive content. The mayor's statement comes after public outrage over jokes related to cadavers and biryani.
12 Jun, 15:56 — 12 Jun, 17:16
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8d ago
'Stand-up comedy shows should be banned': Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has called for a ban on stand-up comedy shows following a controversy involving comedian Pranit More. This comes after an FIR was registered for allegedly obscene content from a show, sparking debate on freedom of expression versus societal dignity.
By TOI CITY DESK
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'Should Ban Stand-up Comedy Shows': Mumbai Mayor After Cadaver, Biryani Rows
Ritu Tawde's remarks on Friday came a day after Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated online from a comedy show of Pranit More.
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