MP to cancel cases against Padmavat protesters

October 27, 2020 19:37

Ahead of bypolls, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday announced that a memorial of Rani Padmavati will be built in Bhopal, and cases against those who protested against the film "Padmavat" would be withdrawn.

He attacked Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial 2018 period drama "Padmavat", calling it a "blow to society's honour", and noted that it was banned in Madhya Pradesh.

"We have decided to withdraw all the cases registered during the protest against the film in the state as the protesters were opposing injustice," he said.

Lessons on Rani Padmavati will be included in school curriculum from the next academic year, the BJP leader said.

Bypolls to 28 assembly seats will be held in the state on November 3.

Bhansali's film on queen Padmini/Padmavati had faced stiff resistance from Rajput organisations which alleged that it distorted history.

-- PTI

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