Controversy over poster showing mother Kali smoking a cigarette, case filed in Delhi and UP

An FIR has been registered in Delhi and UP in the controversial poster case of Maa Kali. The IFSO unit of Delhi Police has registered an FIR under sections 153A and 295A in the Maa Kali poster case. In fact, Delhi Police had received two complaints in the poster controversy of Kali Maa.

One complaint was given to New Delhi District and one complaint was given to IFSO. At present, the IFSO unit has registered a case against the director Leena Manimekalai, who posted this picture, under IPC 153A (inciting religion on the basis of caste) and IPC 295A (outraging the sentiments of any class, religion). At the same time, New Delhi Police is still investigating on the complaint of New Delhi District. The IFSO Unit will contact the Director, if required, through email or notice.

In the controversial poster case of Maa Kali, the UP Police has also registered an FIR against the producer of the film 'Kaali', Leena Manimekalai. The FIR alleges that a derogatory portrayal of a Hindu goddess was done and religious sentiments were hurt.

A poster of Maa Kali was released in Canada, in which Maa Kali is shown smoking a cigarette and the poster also has a LGBTQ pride flag in her hand. This poster has created a ruckus in India. This poster is from filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's documentary film 'Kali'. After the controversy, people are fiercely criticizing filmmaker Leena on social media and demanding action against her. The poster was released on 2 July and was showcased as part of a project 'Under the Tent' held in Canada. The project was displayed at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.