9 months ago
MP Calls to Revoke Awards from Pan Masala Endorsers
An MP named Hanuman Beniwal spoke in the Indian parliament about two important issues.
First, he said that famous actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Salman Khan should not get national awards if they promote harmful products like pan masala and gutkha.
He believes these products cause serious health problems like cancer.
Second, he talked about illegal mining in the Aravalli mountains, which is harming the environment.
He wants the government to take stronger action to protect these mountains and punish those who break the rules.
He also mentioned that many cases of illegal mining have been reported, but not enough is being done to stop it.
MP Hanuman Beniwal called for revoking national awards from actors endorsing pan masala and gutkha.
He mentioned actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Salman Khan as examples.
Beniwal highlighted the health risks of pan masala, including cancer.
He raised concerns about illegal mining in the Aravalli mountains and inadequate government action.
Beniwal demanded stricter enforcement and a special national policy for the conservation of the Aravalli range.
- Who
- Hanuman Beniwal, MP from Nagaur
- What
- Called for revoking national awards from actors endorsing pan masala and stricter enforcement against illegal mining in Aravalli
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- When
- During the discussion on the National Security and Public Health Cess Bill in the Lok Sabha
- Why
- To address public health risks and environmental degradation
Key facts
- MP
- Hanuman Beniwal
- Bill Discussed
- National Security and Public Health Cess Bill
- Actors Mentioned
- Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan
- Health Risks
- Cancer and other severe diseases
- Illegal Mining Cases
- 27,000 in the last five years
- Fines Collected
- Rs 244 crore
- FIRs Lodged
- 13% of illegal mining cases
Quotes
Hanuman Beniwal
National Democratic Party National President and Nagaur MP
“If any of these actors have been honoured with National Awards, then such awards should be withdrawn, because no National Award recipient should promote harmful products that endanger public health.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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