Bigg Boss 16 Latest Controversy: Contestant Vikas Manaktala makes a casteist comment about fellow housemate Archana Gautam throughout a combat within the present. Now, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has sought motion in opposition to him.
Bigg Boss 16: Vikas Manaktala’s Casteist Remark Against Archana Gautam Creates Stir, NCSC Seeks Action
Bigg Boss 16 Latest Controversy: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has sought motion in opposition to actor Vikkas Manaktala who’s at the moment enjoying the sport contained in the Bigg Boss 16 home. During a combat inside the home, Vikkas made a casteist comment about his fellow contestant Archana Gautam. The two had been in a heated argument when Vikkas referred to as Archana ‘neechi jati ke log‘ (a low caste particular person). The comment was telecast within the episode that aired on Wednesday on Colors TV.
On Friday, a discover was despatched to the Maharashtra authorities, state police, the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, Colors TV, and Endemol India Pvt. Ltd. informing the events of the suo-moto cognizance taken on the matter. Part of the discover learn, “This is clearly an offence punishable under SC/ST Act, and the Commission has decided to investigate the matter in pursuance of the powers conferred upon it under Article 338 of the Constitution of India (sic).”
The Commission additional knowledgeable the entities to take an motion in opposition to Vikkas inside seven days. “You are hereby requested to submit an action taken report to the undersigned within seven days of receipt of this notice,” it mentioned.
As proven within the episode on Wednesday, Archana and Vikkas had been within the kitchen after they indulged in an enormous argument. Archana didn’t let Vikkas make tea and even threw the new water away. Incidentally, Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary was standing shut and she or he escaped unharmed. In lieu, Vikkas additionally began throwing away issues within the kitchen. This led to an argument throughout which the casteist comment was additionally made.
Vikkas is a wild card contestant within the present. Apart from him and Archana, the opposite contestants who’re enjoying to win the trophy this season are Priyanka, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Sreejita De, Tina Datta, Shalin Bhanot, Shiv Thakare, and Soundarya Sharma. Watch this area for all the most recent updates on Bigg Boss 16!
Published Date: December 30, 2022 3:35 PM IST
