NCSC seeks action against Vikkas Manaktala: The reality show Bigg Boss (16 Bigg Boss 16) has come into controversy because of the contestants. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has issued a notice to the makers of the show. The commission said that in an episode of Bigg Boss 16, Vikas Manaktala has used caste-based words for Archana Gautam, which is highly objectionable.
NCSC sent notice to the makers of Bigg Boss
News agency ANI has made a tweet regarding this matter, in which it is written, ‘National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has called Vikas Mankatla, another contestant Archana Gautam in Bigg Boss, ‘low caste people’ which is a violation of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes Act. is an offense punishable under. The Commission has issued notices to the Mumbai Commissioner of Police, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, Endemol Pvt Ltd and others in this matter.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes issued notice to Mumbai CP, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, Endemol India Pvt Ltd & others after a Bigg Boss contestant Vikas Manaktala called another contestant Archana Gautam “Neech jati ke log” which is offense punishable under SC/ ST act: NCSC pic.twitter.com/D0U2u0xeQD
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— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2022
Commission decided to investigate
Vikas Mankatla called Archana Gautam a low caste person in Wednesday’s episode of the reality show Bigg Boss. As per the Indian Panel Code, the NCSC said that this is clearly an offense punishable under the SC/ST Act and the commission has decided to investigate the matter under Article 338 of the Constitution of India.
Will have to answer within 7 days
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has asked the production companies of the show to respond in this matter within 7 days. Along with this, it has also been asked to give information about the action taken in this matter.
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