Yo Yo Honey Singh Pune Concert: Police Ban on Songs Promoting Drugs, Alcohol, and Weapons Pune police have issued a directive prohibiting rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh from performing songs that glorify alcohol, drugs, or weapons during his concert scheduled for April 18. The decision follows a letter from district child protection officer Mangesh Jadhav, who raised concerns that some of Singh’s tracks could negatively impact children. Jadhav emphasized the need to ensure the event’s content remains child-appropriate and aligned with statutory safeguards. The police have informed the organizers that objectionable songs will not be permitted, and the organizers have agreed to comply. The concert, set to take place at Mahalaxmi Lawns on Pune-Ahilyanagar Road, was initially scheduled for April 4 but was postponed due to heavy rain. Jadhav’s directive was prompted by a complaint from Punditrao Dharenavar, a sociology professor based in Chandigarh, who has been advocating against performances that promote harmful behaviors for nearly a decade. Dharenavar highlighted specific songs, including “One Bottle Down,” “Chaar Bottle Vodka,” “Manali Trance,” “This Party Getting Hot,” and “Makhna,” which he argued glorify substance use and gun culture. He also objected to the song “Millionaire,” alleging it promotes tobacco consumption. Dharenavar’s campaign extends beyond Singh. He has previously approached authorities in states like Telangana, Gujarat, and Punjab and Haryana, seeking restrictions on performances by artists such as Diljit Dosanjh and Sunidhi Chauhan. In 2016, he filed a petition with the Punjab and Haryana High Court, leading to directives issued to states in 2019.#yo_yo_honey_singh #pune_police #mangesh_jadhav #punditrao_dharenavar #mahalaxmi_lawns
