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KBC 12: FIR registered against Amitabh Bachchan, show makers for Manusmriti question

Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 12 has landed itself in a controversy. An FIR has been registered against the makers of the show and the host Amitabh Bachchan for a question regarding Manusmriti. Many on social media have claimed that it hurt Hindu sentiments.

QUESTION OF KBC 12 THAT CREATED HAVOC

The said question, featured in the Karamveer episode on October 30, which had social activist Bezwada Wilson and actor Anup Soni as guests.

The question worth Rs 6.40 lakh was: On 25th December 1927, Dr BR Ambedkar and his followers burned copies of which scripture? The options were: (A) Vishnu Purana (B) Bhagavad Gita, (C) Rigved and (D) Manusmriti.

Amitabh said, “In 1927, Ambedkar condemned the ancient Hindu text Manusmriti to ideologically justify caste discrimination and untouchability and burned its copies.” This did not go down well with many people.

OFFICIAL COMPLAINT ON THE MAKERS OF KBC 12 AND AMITABH BACHCHAN

Abhimanyu Pawar, BJP legislator from Ausa in Latur district, sought action against Amitabh Bachchan and Sony Entertainment Television.

However, he stated in his police complaint, “All the four options pertained to Hindu religion. It is clear that the motive behind this question was to hurt the sentiments of Hindus.”

Abhimanyu shared a copy of his letter to the police on Twitter. He wrote, “There was an attempt to insult Hindus and create discord between Hindus and Buddhists who have been living in harmony (sic).”

Many viewers also showed outrage on social media and called for the boycott of KBC 12.

A reaction from the channel is awaited. This story will be updated when the official reaction comes in.

 

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