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Karan Aujla's 'MF Gabhru' and Honey Singh's 'Millionaire' land them in trouble over 'objectionable' lyrics

The Punjab State Commission for Women is concerned about offensive lyrics in songs by Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh. The commission has asked the police to investigate. They are focusing on Aujla's 'MF Gabru' and Honey Singh's 'Millionaire'. The commission has summoned both singers to appear on August 11. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Police told to act Singers asked to appear on August 11 Panel's statement Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Punjab State Commission for Women has taken serious note of the use of 'objectionable language' against women in recent songs by singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh On Thursday, the panel said it had taken suo motu notice after spotting offensive lyrics in Aujla's song ' MF Gabru ' and Honey Singh's track ' Millionaire '. Both songs have been circulating widely on social commission has written to the Punjab Director General of Police, asking that a senior officer immediately investigate the matter and take necessary action as per the law. It also requested a status report on the action addition to the investigation, the panel has summoned both singers to appear before the commission on 11 August at its Lali Gill, Chairperson of the Commission, said the panel has powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Commission for Women Act , 2001, and can take independent action on any issue involving the rights, dignity or safety of women.'The commission takes such matters very seriously and is committed to protecting women's rights and dignity,' Gill said in the official from PTI