New Delhi: The Lavkush Ramlila Committee has decided to drop actor Poonam Pandey from Delhi’s famous annual Ramlila event, days after their decision to cast her as Ravan’s wife Mandodari sparked protests from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The organising committee said Tuesday the decision to drop her was taken keeping people’s sentiments in mind. A steering committee meeting of the organisers was held during the day where a decision was taken to drop Pandey.

Lavkush Ramlila Committee (Red Fort) president Arjun Kumar told a press conference they have written to Poonam Pandey to inform her about the decision. He said saints and sages across the country opposed offering her the role. Show Full Article

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