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Delhi’s Luv Kush Ramlila Drops Poonam Pandey From Mandodari Role After Protests

The committee cited public sentiment to protect the Ramlila’s purpose following objections from VHP, BJP and religious figures.

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Poonam Pandey ousted from Ramleela | Image: X
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Overview

  • Organisers announced the decision at a Delhi press conference, saying objections risked overshadowing the UNESCO-recognised event’s social and cultural mission.
  • VHP and Delhi BJP leaders had formally urged a rethink, arguing Pandey’s past controversies could offend devotees and were inconsistent with Mandodari’s symbolic stature.
  • Committee president Arjun Kumar said a letter was sent informing Pandey of the removal and stressed that the goal is to spread the message of Lord Ram without dispute.
  • Secretary Subhash Goyal said a new artist for Mandodari will be named within days as preparations continue for the Red Fort staging.
  • The Ramlila runs September 22–October 3; Pandey had been slated for September 29–30 and had earlier posted a video expressing gratitude and plans to fast during Navratri.