The Odisha government has asked Collectors and SPs to take steps to stop “obscene” acts and dance during Jatra and melody programmes in the state.
In a letter to the Collectors and SPs, Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture directed to stop kinds of obscene scenes and nudity in opera shows. The department also acted tough on dialogues having dual meaning.
“People are finding it difficult to watch these entertainment programmes with family members due to excessive display of vulgar dance and double meaning dialogues,” the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department said.
The department has asked the officials to mention about the restriction while issuing permission for such shows. “In case of violation, necessary action will be taken against them,” it added.
“There will be no obscenity or nudity. There will also be no ambiguous dialogue in Jatra and melody even though these are popular form of entertainment in the state, the department stated in the letter”.
Due to vulgar dances, gestures, acting with ambiguous dialogues, a family can’t enjoy the drama sitting together. Young men and women are going astray due to such programmes that lead to deterioration of Odia culture.
