M.P. Minister asks police to look into Zomato's Hrithik ad after Mahakaleshwar temple priests seek its withdrawal
The Hindu
Bhopal A day after priests of the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh objected to online food del
A day after priests of the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh objected to online food delivery firm Zomato’s advertisement featuring Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, State Home Minister Narottam Mishra said he has directed police to look into the matter.
Prima facie, the advertisement video being circulated on social media seems morphed, Mr. Mishra told reporters in Bhopal on August 21.
Two priests of the famous temple had on Saturday demanded that Zomato withdraw the advertisement, claiming that it offends Hindu sentiments.
In the advertisement, actor Hrithik Roshan says he felt like having a “thali” (food platter) in Ujjain so he ordered it from “Mahakal”.
To a query, Mr. Mishra said, “Prima facie, the advertisement video being circulated on social media seems morphed. I have told Ujjain’s Superintendent of Police to look into the reality of the video and report to me so that action can be initiated against the guilty.”
The temple priests, Mahesh and Ashish, had said Zomato should withdraw the advertisement immediately and tender an apology.
Devotees are served ‘prasad’ on a thali and the advertisement hurts the feelings of Hindus, they claimed.
Students and women’s self-help groups in Madurai engage in vibrant voter awareness campaigns promoting 100% voting participation.
Congress signals a "friendly fight" with allies in select Puducherry Assembly seats ahead of the April 9 elections.
Airstrike in western Anbar kills 7 Iraqi soldiers, injures 13, prompting condemnation for violating international laws on medical facilities.
Plaque unveiled in Bengaluru honors 11 victims of RCB stampede, emphasizing safety responsibility for future events.
India and the U.S. reaffirm commitment to enhance strategic defense cooperation at the 18th Defence Policy Group meeting in New Delhi.
Chhattisgarh's Deputy CM reports only 30-40 Maoists remain in Bastar, highlighting recent surrenders and future development plans.
Explore the historical and industrial significance of Ariyalur constituency, highlighting its challenges, agriculture, and political landscape.
Dindigul and Madurai Collectors conduct joint inspection
In this episode, Kalki Subramaniam speaks to us about why the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill has sparked protests, and how these amendments threaten to push a marginalised community back into the shadows.
India's EU FTA is poised to attract more German companies, boosting bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
“Judicial time is a valuable public resource. Every frivolous or misconceived invocation of constitutional jurisdiction results in diversion of time from genuinely deserving litigants,” said the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court while imposing a cost of ₹50,000 on a man from Theni district who filed a petition with an unusual prayer: permission to conduct daily protests till the ‘World War’ ends.
The Mangaluru city police on Wednesday, arrested Pavan Acharya, 22, of Moodubelle village in Kaup Taluk in Udupi district, on the charge of posting inflammatory content on the social media.
Bengaluru corporations will present five separate budgets on March 27-28, focusing on infrastructure and community funding.