Hindi film mocks people with disabilities, government committee says to ban | 2020 Goa News
PANAJI: The State Commission for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday strongly advised the Collectors of both districts to ban the screening of the Hindi film ‘Aankh Michori’ which mocks the disabled.
He said the film violated sections 3 and 7 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
Article 3 requires governments to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy equal rights and live with dignity and respect. Section 7 provides safeguards against abuse, violence and exploitation.
The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) had lodged a complaint with the commission. It also called on the police to file criminal charges under Article 92 of the 2016 Act against the film’s producer, director, and cast for mocking people with disabilities.
The association’s president, Avelino de Sa, has written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Social Justice, demanding the immediate removal of the censorship chairman who issued the film with a certificate.
He said casting people with disabilities in a bad light nullifies the efforts of the central and state governments and non-governmental organizations to empower them.
He said the film violated sections 3 and 7 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
Article 3 requires governments to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy equal rights and live with dignity and respect. Section 7 provides safeguards against abuse, violence and exploitation.
The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) had lodged a complaint with the commission. It also called on the police to file criminal charges under Article 92 of the 2016 Act against the film’s producer, director, and cast for mocking people with disabilities.
The association’s president, Avelino de Sa, has written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Social Justice, demanding the immediate removal of the censorship chairman who issued the film with a certificate.
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