From wedding celebrations to processions and village fairs, the loud, vulgar and double-meaning songs that echo across Bihar's public gatherings could soon fall silent. The state's Samrat government is gearing up to clamp down on such tracks, along with caste-based songs. As part of this push, the Art, Culture and Youth Department has sent a letter to the Home Department urging concrete steps.
What the Department Has Asked For
The letter clearly demands a ban on the public broadcast of such songs and on playing them at events. Beyond that, it calls for legal action against anyone who breaks the rules. The department wants the Home Department to put the necessary arrangements in place to control the transmission of these songs at public places, events and through other channels, so that a positive and healthy atmosphere is maintained in society.
Why the Issue Was Raised
According to the department, the trend of vulgar and double-meaning songs has grown sharply over the past few years. Weddings, processions, fairs and other public functions keep ringing with such numbers. The department believes they are not having a good effect on society. The words and lyrics often hurt people's feelings and end up spoiling the social atmosphere.
The biggest worry is over caste-based songs. The government feels such songs can fuel mutual tension and animosity in society, directly damaging the spirit of harmony and brotherhood. The letter also stresses that vulgar and double-meaning songs leave a negative impact on women and children. When such songs play in public spaces, many people feel uncomfortable, and the entire social and cultural environment is affected.
A Question of Folk Culture's Dignity
In its letter, the department has also recalled Bihar's rich folk culture and traditions. It argues that the state's folk arts, folk songs and regional languages are the real identity of Bihar. Given that, the rising trend of vulgar and objectionable songs could tarnish the dignity of this heritage.
Not Just Culture, but a Serious Social Issue
The government does not see this as merely a cultural matter. It says this is also a serious social issue, which is why an effective ban has become necessary. Calling a healthy social environment everyone's shared responsibility, the department has emphasised that essential steps must be taken now. That is also why the letter records the need to ensure strict action against rule-breakers.
