Here's how Twitterati slammed the ban on condom advertisements from 6 am to 10 pm
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has pulled the curtains on TV commercials publicising condoms. Here's how people reacted to the move by the government.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has pulled the curtains on TV commercials publicising condoms. Here's how people reacted to the move by the governments. (Image Courtesy Twitter@Joydas)
It has also referred to Rule 7 (8), which specifically states: “lndecent, vulgar, suggestive, repulsive or offensive themes or treatment shall be avoided in all advertisements.' (Image Courtesy Twitter@VishalDadlani)
“All TV channels are hereby advised not to telecast the advertisements of condoms which are for a particular age group and could be indecent or inappropriate for viewing by children. Therefore, such advertisements may be telecast between 10 pm and 6 am to avoid exposure of such material to children,” said the advisory. (Image CourtesyTwitter@PrabhaR_ET)
Officials said the Advertising Standards Council of India approached the ministry to withdraw condom ads telecast in prime time. (Image Courtesy Twitter@PedestrianPoet)
Recently in Gujarat, huge outdoor advertisements of a condom brand featuring Sunny Leone had received sharp reactions.(Image Courtesy Twitter@iAmVJAndy)
Traders’ body confederation of all India traders had complained to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs about such advertisements during Navratra, saying it was a “clearly irresponsible and immature attempt to boost sales by putting all our cultural value system at stake'. (Image Courtesy Twitter@iAmVJAndy)
The confederation also wanted a specified “code of conduct” by the government for celebrities who act as brand ambassadors. (Image Courtesy@tambrahmsays)
