Padmavati won t release in MP, says CM

Bhopal Nov 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali s historical drama "Padmavati" which is mired in controversy will not be released in Madhya Pradesh for "distorting facts" Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday.

Chouhan said that a film which has "distorted facts" about Rajput queen Padmavati and shows or says anything to disrespect her will not be released in Madhya Pradesh.

"The insult will not be tolerated " Chouhan said eliciting a rousing applause from the audience.

He said even if the movie is passed by the Censor Board for release in the country it won t make it to the screens in the state.

His comment followed a meeting he had with representatives of the Rajput community here on Monday morning.

According to sources Madhya Pradesh BJP President Nandkumar Singh Chauhan led a group of Rajput community representatives to discuss the "Padmavati" issue with Chouhan.

--IANS
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