Sensor Board chairman Prasoon Joshi sent his statement in Jaipur Literature Festival

Jaipur : The eleventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival is being organizing at the Diggi Palace in Jaipur, in which many dignitaries are going the stage and sharing their thoughts on the various issues. On the third day of festival the president of sensor board Prasoon Joshi has sent his statement and talks about the controversial film Padmaavat.

Prasoon Joshi wrote in his statement and said that, “Will not be attending  JLF this year and must say will miss sharing great  moments with literature and poetry lovers. I am doing this so that the dignity of the event does not get compromised or discomfort caused either to the organisers, fellow  writers or the attendees. And also so that the lovers of literature get to focus on creativity and not controversy.


Speaking of which , the issue  around the film Padmaavat -  I did my job and sincerely took a sensitive and balanced call. As I have said earlier, certification  was done with due processes, incorporating valid suggestions whilst staying mindful to the concerns of the society as well as  to the canvas of cinema. It’s sad that we are not relying on genuine peaceful dialogue. It’s important that we keep mutual trust and faith in each other and our institutions so that the issues don’t reach this far.”

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