Complaint filed against trangender make-up artist over alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister
The Mahila Morcha has filed a police complaint against a transgender make-up artist for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Indian Prime Minister. The accused has issued an apology, claiming the controversy stemmed from a language barrier, but the complainants have rejected it.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intersection of social media influence, political sensitivity, and the legal consequences of public speech in India.
The State committee of the Mahila Morcha has filed a police complaint against transgender make-up artist and social media influencer Jaanmoni Das, alleging that she made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi while commenting on the recent protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
The complaint was submitted by Mahila Morcha State president Navya Haridas to District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) A.P. Shoukathali on Monday (July 27).
The complainants alleged that Ms. Das had publicly insulted the Prime Minister and his mother. Ms. Haridas also announced the Morcha’s plan to lodge similar complaints at police stations across the State.
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