Reading Comprehension – Test 72

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the questions out of five alternatives.<br><br> Striking another blow for freedom of expression, the Supreme Court has directed the Bengal government to ensure the smooth release of the film Bhobishyoter Bhoot. This Bengali language satirical film reportedly takes subtle digs at various political parties, including what many perceive as policies of the Trinamool Congress. After its release on February 15, theatres in Bengal started pulling the film due to apparent pressure from Mamata Banerjee government. In fact, the joint commissioner of police, Kolkata, asked the producers to arrange a private screening on the ground that the film's content could hurt public sentiments and lead to law and order problems. SC has directed the withdrawal of this communication.<br><br> Notably, despite the earlier interim order of the apex court on March 15 for unhindered screening, only a few theatres outside Kolkata were screening the film, indicating that Mamata government had declared an unofficial ban on the film. This is patently unconstitutional and SC is right in pointing out that once a film has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification the state is duty-bound to protect public access to it. <br><br> It's ironical that a party like Trinamool is touchy about a film when it has quite a few actors and artistes in its fold. Though Mamata positions herself as a patron of the arts, evidently she doesn't take criticism well. Recall that she had previously got a Jadavpur University professor arrested for sharing a cartoon about her. But freedom of expression isn't a one-way street. And Mamata's attempt to make it so exposes her own hypocrisy and proves her love for the arts to be questionable. Authoritarian politicians cannot be allowed to use state machinery to silence satire.

Which of the following is true regarding the passage -

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the questions out of five alternatives.<br><br> Striking another blow for freedom of expression, the Supreme Court has directed the Bengal government to ensure the smooth release of the film Bhobishyoter Bhoot. This Bengali language satirical film reportedly takes subtle digs at various political parties, including what many perceive as policies of the Trinamool Congress. After its release on February 15, theatres in Bengal started pulling the film due to apparent pressure from Mamata Banerjee government. In fact, the joint commissioner of police, Kolkata, asked the producers to arrange a private screening on the ground that the film's content could hurt public sentiments and lead to law and order problems. SC has directed the withdrawal of this communication.<br><br> Notably, despite the earlier interim order of the apex court on March 15 for unhindered screening, only a few theatres outside Kolkata were screening the film, indicating that Mamata government had declared an unofficial ban on the film. This is patently unconstitutional and SC is right in pointing out that once a film has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification the state is duty-bound to protect public access to it. <br><br> It's ironical that a party like Trinamool is touchy about a film when it has quite a few actors and artistes in its fold. Though Mamata positions herself as a patron of the arts, evidently she doesn't take criticism well. Recall that she had previously got a Jadavpur University professor arrested for sharing a cartoon about her. But freedom of expression isn't a one-way street. And Mamata's attempt to make it so exposes her own hypocrisy and proves her love for the arts to be questionable. Authoritarian politicians cannot be allowed to use state machinery to silence satire.

Why did the film "Bhobishyoter Bhoot" get banned by Trinamool government of Bengal?

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the questions out of five alternatives.<br><br> Striking another blow for freedom of expression, the Supreme Court has directed the Bengal government to ensure the smooth release of the film Bhobishyoter Bhoot. This Bengali language satirical film reportedly takes subtle digs at various political parties, including what many perceive as policies of the Trinamool Congress. After its release on February 15, theatres in Bengal started pulling the film due to apparent pressure from Mamata Banerjee government. In fact, the joint commissioner of police, Kolkata, asked the producers to arrange a private screening on the ground that the film's content could hurt public sentiments and lead to law and order problems. SC has directed the withdrawal of this communication.<br><br> Notably, despite the earlier interim order of the apex court on March 15 for unhindered screening, only a few theatres outside Kolkata were screening the film, indicating that Mamata government had declared an unofficial ban on the film. This is patently unconstitutional and SC is right in pointing out that once a film has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification the state is duty-bound to protect public access to it. <br><br> It's ironical that a party like Trinamool is touchy about a film when it has quite a few actors and artistes in its fold. Though Mamata positions herself as a patron of the arts, evidently she doesn't take criticism well. Recall that she had previously got a Jadavpur University professor arrested for sharing a cartoon about her. But freedom of expression isn't a one-way street. And Mamata's attempt to make it so exposes her own hypocrisy and proves her love for the arts to be questionable. Authoritarian politicians cannot be allowed to use state machinery to silence satire.

What did Mamata Government do after the Supreme Court's order for unhindered screening of film?