Child protection officer accuses Honey Singh of 'glorifying alcohol, drugs'
What's the story
Mangesh Jadhav, a child protection officer in Pune, has written to the city's police chief, raising concerns over the lyrics of Yo Yo Honey Singh's songs, reported PTI. The letter reportedly states that Singh's songs "glorify alcohol, drugs, and gun culture." This complaint follows a similar one made to Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Department by Dr. Punditrao Dharenavar from Chandigarh.
Content concerns
Jadhav requests police to ensure Singh's performance is appropriate
In his letter, Jadhav has requested the police department to ensure that Singh's performances are "appropriate." He wrote, "Therefore, you are advised to ensure the content of the program remains appropriate, socially responsible and in conformity with child protection principles and statutory safeguards."
Concert controversy
Letter mentions alleged vulgar language used by Singh in Mumbai
Jadhav's letter also mentioned an incident at Singh's recent concert in Mumbai on March 28, where he allegedly used "vulgar language." This was a reference to Singh's My Story tour event, where he performed songs like Millionaire, Desi Kalakar, Mafia Mundeer, and Dope Shope. The letter further stated that minors are allowed at Singh's concerts, and if he sings such songs, it could have a bad impact on their mental health.
Concert rescheduled
Singh recently postponed his Pune concert
Notably, Singh has also postponed his Pune concert, originally scheduled for Saturday (April 4), to April 18. He announced the change on Instagram, citing "anticipated rain and thunderstorms" as the reason. The singer assured fans that all tickets purchased will remain valid for the new date. This move comes after the Delhi High Court ordered the rapper to take down the controversial song Volume 1 from social media platforms.