After <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmavat-film-is-controversial-will-discuss-what-to-do-says-himachal-pradesh-cm-29044">ambiguous statements </a>about the release of the film &quot;Padmavat&quot;, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Saturday that his government does not intend to ban the film in the state if there is nothing controversial.

&quot;I had said earlier that I respect art. As far as &#39;Padmavat&#39; is concerned, Himachal government doesn&#39;t intend to ban it in the state. If there&#39;s nothing controversial in it, we have no objection in releasing it here. I want the film to be screened in theaters,&quot; the Himachal Pradesh chief minister said.

Asked about the film&#39;s release on January 9, Jai Ram Thakur had said that while he respected art, he did not want people&#39;s sentiments to get hurt.

&quot;I don&#39;t want to say much. We will discuss what to do. The film, indeed, is a controversial one. I respect art but when it comes to people&#39;s sentiments getting hurt, it must be thought about and discussed,&quot; the Himachal Pradesh chief minister had said.

&quot;Padmavat&quot;, which was was recently given a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification after months of controversy, is up for release on January 25.

Rajasthan has banned the screening of the controversial film.Other states, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, which had indicated that the film will not be allowed to be released in November -- are yet to announce their final decisions.

The film was earlier scheduled to release on December 1, 2017 but was postponed after protests by Rajput fringe groups and the BJP and after the Central Board of Film Certification said the filmmakers had not provided all the information they had been asked for.

In December last year, the censor board had suggested five modifications in &quot;Padmavati&quot;, which included changing the film`s title to &quot;Padmavat&quot;, in December last year.

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film co-stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. 
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Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Saturday that his government does not intend to ban the film in the state if there is nothing controversial.

After ambiguous statements about the release of the film "Padmavat", Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Saturday that his government does not intend to ban the film in the state if there is nothing controversial. "I had said earlier that I respect art. As far as 'Padmavat' is concerned, Himachal government doesn't intend to ban it in the state. If there's nothing controversial in it, we have no objection in releasing it here. I want the film to be screened in theaters," the Himachal Pradesh chief minister said. Asked about the film's release on January 9, Jai Ram Thakur had said that while he respected art, he did not want people's sentiments to get hurt. "I don't want to say much. We will discuss what to do. The film, indeed, is a controversial one. I respect art but when it comes to people's sentiments getting hurt, it must be thought about and discussed," the Himachal Pradesh chief minister had said. "Padmavat", which was was recently given a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification after months of controversy, is up for release on January 25. Rajasthan has banned the screening of the controversial film.Other states, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, which had indicated that the film will not be allowed to be released in November -- are yet to announce their final decisions. The film was earlier scheduled to release on December 1, 2017 but was postponed after protests by Rajput fringe groups and the BJP and after the Central Board of Film Certification said the filmmakers had not provided all the information they had been asked for. In December last year, the censor board had suggested five modifications in "Padmavati", which included changing the film`s title to "Padmavat", in December last year. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film co-stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor.

Himachal Pradesh gives green signal to 'Padmavat'

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur does not seem inclined to give the green signal for the release of the film &quot;Padmavat&quot; in the state.

Asked about the film&#39;s release, Jai Ram Thakur said that while he respected art, he did not want people&#39;s sentiments to get hurt.

&quot;I don&#39;t want to say much. We will discuss what to do. The film, indeed, is a controversial one. I respect art but when it comes to people&#39;s sentiments getting hurt, it must be thought about and discussed,&quot; the Himachal Pradesh chief minister said.

Yesterday (January 8), <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-cm-says-padmavat-will-not-be-released-in-state-28900">Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje</a> announced that the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed period drama will not be released in the state keeping in view the sentiments of the people.

&quot;Padmavat&quot;, which was was recently given a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification after months of controversy, is up for release on January 25.

After stiff opposition from Rajput fringe groups and the BJP, the film&#39;s title was changed from &quot;Padmavati&quot; to &quot;Padmavat&quot; by the censor board.&#39;

The film was earlier scheduled to release on December 1, 2017 but was postponed after objections took a political turn and after the censor board said the filmmakers had not provided all the information they had been asked for. 
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Asked about the film's release, chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said that while he respected art, he did not want people's sentiments to get hurt

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur does not seem inclined to give the green signal for the release of the film "Padmavat" in the state. Asked about the film's release, Jai Ram Thakur said that while he respected art, he did not want people's sentiments to get hurt. "I don't want to say much. We will discuss what to do. The film, indeed, is a controversial one. I respect art but when it comes to people's sentiments getting hurt, it must be thought about and discussed," the Himachal Pradesh chief minister said. Yesterday (January 8), Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje announced that the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed period drama will not be released in the state keeping in view the sentiments of the people. "Padmavat", which was was recently given a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification after months of controversy, is up for release on January 25. After stiff opposition from Rajput fringe groups and the BJP, the film's title was changed from "Padmavati" to "Padmavat" by the censor board.' The film was earlier scheduled to release on December 1, 2017 but was postponed after objections took a political turn and after the censor board said the filmmakers had not provided all the information they had been asked for.

'Padmavat': Film is controversial, will discuss what to do, says Himachal Pradesh CM

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court, today, granted bail to Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife and all the other accused in the disproportionate assets case.

Opposing his bail plea, the CBI counsel said, &quot;Singh cannot be spared as he is the king of the state and is involved in such corrupt practices.&quot;

CBI counsel further said that the Virbhadra&#39;s medical issues are common for an old aged man and should not be considered.

Earlier on May 22, Singh and the other accused in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, moved the special CBI court for bail.

The Special CBI Court issued a notice to the CBI to reply on the bail plea of all the accused including Virbhadra and his wife Pratibha.

Earlier on May 8, Virbhadra and other accused were summoned by the court in regard to the same case.

Pratibha Singh withdrew her plea, which had alleged that the CBI hadn&#39;t obtained permission from the state government to procure documents used to prepare the chargesheet.

Pratibha&#39;s counsel had earlier on April 24 argued whether witnesses and documents that were collected during the investigation could be part of the chargesheet and if the court could read them for the purpose of taking cognizance.

The counsel also moved an application seeking consideration of these terms, while also requesting not to take cognizance of the chargesheet.

A day after being booked by the CBI special court, the Chief Minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conspiring against him and asserted that all charges levied against him were fabricated.

(ANI)

Opposing his bail plea, the CBI counsel said, 'Singh cannot be spared as he is the king of the state and is involved in such corrupt practices.'

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court, today, granted bail to Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife and all the other accused in the disproportionate assets case. Opposing his bail plea, the CBI counsel said, "Singh cannot be spared as he is the king of the state and is involved in such corrupt practices." CBI counsel further said that the Virbhadra's medical issues are common for an old aged man and should not be considered. Earlier on May 22, Singh and the other accused in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, moved the special CBI court for bail. The Special CBI Court issued a notice to the CBI to reply on the bail plea of all the accused including Virbhadra and his wife Pratibha. Earlier on May 8, Virbhadra and other accused were summoned by the court in regard to the same case. Pratibha Singh withdrew her plea, which had alleged that the CBI hadn't obtained permission from the state government to procure documents used to prepare the chargesheet. Pratibha's counsel had earlier on April 24 argued whether witnesses and documents that were collected during the investigation could be part of the chargesheet and if the court could read them for the purpose of taking cognizance. The counsel also moved an application seeking consideration of these terms, while also requesting not to take cognizance of the chargesheet. A day after being booked by the CBI special court, the Chief Minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conspiring against him and asserted that all charges levied against him were fabricated. (ANI)

CBI court grants bail to Virbhadra Singh and wife in disproportionate assets case