Delhi Metro Criticized for Ads Featuring Convicted Rapist Asaram Bapu

DMRC has initiated the removal of controversial advertisements after public backlash over their display in metro trains.

Ads featuring convicted rapist Asaram Bapu were displayed on Delhi Metro trains, sparking widespread criticism online.
A lawyer posted photos of the ads on social media, calling it 'highly shameful' for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to allow such content.
The ads promoted 'Parents Worship Day' and included images of Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for rape but is currently out on interim bail for medical reasons.
DMRC responded by issuing immediate instructions to its licensee to remove the ads, though the process may take time to complete.
The incident has raised questions about DMRC's ad approval processes, with some users expressing concerns over repeated cases of objectionable content in public spaces.