Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma has spoken out in defense of the region's music industry. This comes after the Haryana government took action to remove songs promoting gun culture and violence from YouTube and other platforms.
Sharma Calls for National Laws, Not Just Targeting Artists
Reacting to the government's decision, Sharma shared his perspective. He believes the real solution lies in creating proper laws that apply across the entire country. "If something is problematic, there should be proper laws made and implemented across the country," Sharma stated clearly.
The singer expressed his willingness to support laws against obscenity. He also pointed to other issues needing attention. "Similarly, apps that mislead and corrupt youth, like gambling apps that are rampant these days, should also be banned," Sharma added. He emphasized that many problems require focus, and targeting individual artists alone does not solve everything.
Vision for Haryana's Entertainment Industry
Sharma shared his hopes for the future of Haryana's creative scene. He believes development in the film industry will elevate everything. "The day the film industry here develops and reaches a good standard, from that day onwards, the music industry and cinema of Haryana will have a dominant presence everywhere, just like Bollywood," he explained with confidence.
Haryana Police Takes Action Against 67 Songs
In a significant crackdown, the special task force and cyber unit of Haryana Police targeted 67 specific songs. Police officials stated these tracks glorified gangsterism, weapons, and violence. These songs had been uploaded on popular platforms including YouTube and Spotify.
Investigators found concerning influences from this content. The songs were affecting young people, glorifying gangsters, and portraying an unrealistic image of luxury linked to criminal life. This misleading portrayal was pushing some youth toward crime. Most of this identified content has now been either removed or blocked from access.
Police Announce Beginning of Stricter Oversight
Haryana Police described this action as just the beginning. They signaled the start of stricter oversight on such content. Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal called the move a crucial step taken for society and the younger generation.
"The aim was not merely to stop crime, but to save young people from stepping into the world of crime," DGP Singhal explained. He painted a realistic picture of criminal life, contrasting it with the glamorous image sometimes shown. "The truth is that the lives of such criminals are filled with hardships, dangers, and, ultimately, legal consequences. Often, their families also suffer because of their criminal activities," he added with concern.
The police chief made the department's position very clear. He emphasized that no platform would be allowed to host content that promoted crime culture. This statement sets a firm precedent for future content regulation in the state.
