Shobha De Raised A Voice Against A Marathi Films Order. Now A Shiv Sena MLA Has Filed A Privilege Motion Against Her

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Updated on Apr 08, 2015, 17:43 IST
Shobha De

Novelist Shobhaa De's tweet against the state government's decision to make it mandatory for all theatres and multiplex owners to screen a Marathi movie during prime time has landed her in a spot.

On Wednesday, Shiv Sena MLA, Pratap Sarnaik filed a notice of breach of Privilege against De after she tweeted protesting the government's decision. The novelist tweeted, "Devendra 'Diktatwala' Fadnavis is at it again!!!From beef to movies. This is not the Maharashtra we all love!Nako!Nako! Yeh sab roko!"

Further criticizing the move, De tweeted that it was nothing but hooliganism. "I love Marathi movies. Let me decide when and where to watch them, Devendra Fadnavis. This is nothing butDadagiri."

Reacting to the tweet, Sarnaik has filed a breach of privilege against De for 'insulting CM Devendra Fadnavis and the sentiments of the Marathi speaking people. Speaking to reporters after filing the Breach of Privilege, Sarnaik said, "She has insulted the Chief Minister and the Marathi-speaking people and film goers, she should apologise or I will go ahead with the Breach of privilege motion against her."

Reacting to the Breach of Privilege De has tweeted, "Now a privilege motion demanding an apology from me? Come on! I am a proud Maharashtrian and love Marathi films. Always have. Always will !"

The Legislative speaker has however not yet admitted Sarnaik's motion against De. A breach of privilege can be used by the MLA's MP's to punish those who have committed breach of privilege or contempt against the state legislature or those in Parliament.