Wednesday, August 3, 2011

[ZESTCaste] National SC/ST Commission sends summons to Leela Samson

 

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2317223.ece

National SC/ST Commission sends summons to Leela Samson
Staff Reporter

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has
issued summons to Leela Samson, chairpersons of the Central Board of
Film Certification, to appear before it on August 8 in connection with
the upcoming Bollywood movie Aarakshan (Reservations).

Commission has called Ms. Samson to examine whether the movie violated
any provision of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, Sameer
Bhujbal, MP and son of prominent Maharashtra OBC (other backward
caste) leader Chhagan Bhujbal, said in a press statement on Tuesday.

Dalit and OBC leaders have already demanded a preview of the film
which is slated to release on August 12. They have warned of action if
the stand in the movie is found to be anti-reservations.

All India Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad has called for a peaceful
protest depending on the film content.

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