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Uday Chopra bats for legalizing marijuana, Mumbai-police sets record straight

Uday Chopra bats for legalizing marijuana, Mumbai-police sets record straight

Sep 15, 2018
05:32 pm

What's the story

On Thursday, Uday Chopra tweeted India should legalize marijuana and listed his own reasons behind it. While his tweets have sort of kicked off a debate about the benefits and effects of marijuana, Mumbai police had a warning for all. The official Twitter handle of Mumbai Police reminded that carrying, transporting or consuming marijuana is a punishable offense as per law.

The tweet

First let's look at what Uday tweeted

Making a case for legalizing marijuana, Uday said it was a part of Indian culture. Further, he said it can be taxed and could generate huge revenues for the country. "Not to mention it will remove the criminal element associated with it. Plus and most importantly it has a lot of medical benefits!" he added. Uday then clarified he himself doesn't use marijuana.

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Here are the tweets which Uday posted

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Uday didn't leave the conversation, he explained his side

After posting the tweets, Uday wasn't done. When Twitter users raised objection over his words, he explained his side. One user asked how marijuana was linked with Indian culture, and he wrote, "During Mahashivratri many sadhus smoke it in emulation of Shiva. Guess more religion than culture but the two are kind of interrelated." Well, he really wants this, it seems.

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Have a look at Uday Chopra (really) making his point

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Mumbai police respects Uday's opinion, gives piece of their mind

While all this was playing out on Twitter, Mumbai Police didn't keep quiet. Their tweet read, "Be mindful, as of now, consumption, possession and transportation of marijuana, invites harsh punishment as per the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,1985. And asked to 'spread the word'. You always have police to remind you of the country's laws. Noted, Mumbai Police!