Delhi: A complaint raising concerns over the alleged promotion of alcohol, drugs and weapons in some of Diljit Dosanjh’s songs has reached the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), prompting the statutory body to approach the city police ahead of the singer’s October 30 performance.
The concert is scheduled to take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Acting on a representation submitted by Chandigarh-based professor Dr. Panditrao Dharenavar, the Commission has forwarded the matter to the Delhi Police Commissioner and asked authorities to take appropriate action in accordance with the law.
Dharenavar approached the Commission on October 14, arguing that certain songs performed by Dosanjh contain references that allegedly glorify intoxicants and weapons. He raised concerns about the possible influence of such content on children’s attitudes, behaviour and mental health.
Complaint seeks exclusion of specific tracks
The professor has requested that songs allegedly promoting alcohol consumption, narcotics and weapons be excluded from the Delhi concert’s setlist.
He also called on the child rights panel to issue an advisory or formal communication addressing the issue before the performance.
Commission invokes its statutory mandate
The matter was examined by a DCPCR bench comprising Chairperson Dr. Om Prakash Vyas and members Rahul Gautam and Swati Gupta.
After considering the complaint, the Commission referred it to the Delhi Police Commissioner for further action. Its order noted that the body derives its authority from the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, which empowers it to address issues concerning the protection and welfare of children.
The Commission’s intervention follows concerns raised by the complainant about the suitability of certain song content at a large public event.
December performance in Mohali region also anticipated
Dosanjh is also expected to perform in the Mohali region in December. However, the venue remains uncertain, with PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and Chandigarh being discussed as possible locations.
The complaint has brought renewed attention to the debate over the content of popular music and its possible impact on young audiences. The DCPCR has referred the matter to police, but the supplied information does not establish that any songs have been officially prohibited or that the concert has been cancelled.
