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No place for vulgar songs

TINSUKIA: An upcoming cultural function in Tinsukia strikes no less controversy across the district forcing the authority to step in. The crux of the controversy is the singer who is invited to perform in the function in question.

 Many organizations including Asom Sangrami Oikyo Mancha, Brihottor Asomiya Yuba Mancha,Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity,Ahom Sena,All Assam Chutia Student Union,Asom Jatiyotabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad and Asom Jatiyotabadi Yuba Parishad have moved District Deputy Commissioner with a memorandum asking for his intervention to stop the function organized by Sanskritik Samanboi Sangha and All Assam Hindu Student Union.

They alleged that the singer Pawan Singh from Bihar is known for controversial and vulgar songs.  

Pranjal Pratim Neog, General Secretary, Asom Jatiyotabadi Yuba Parishad (AJYP) in Tinsukia said that Pawan Singh is famous for filthy songs which shall create a negative situation in the town. 

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