Rape Convict's Ad Sparks Fury: Delhi Metro Responds to Backlash
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A lawyer recently slammed the Delhi Metro for displaying advertisements featuring Asaram Bapu, a self-styled godman convicted of rape. The advertisements, which promoted "Parents Worship Day," sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning how the Delhi Metro could allow a convicted rapist to be endorsed on their platform.¹ A lawyer recently slammed the Delhi Metro for displaying advertisements featuring Asaram Bapu, a self-styled godman convicted of rape. The advertisements, which promoted "Parents Worship Day," sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning how the Delhi Metro could allow a convicted rapist to be endorsed on their platform.¹
The lawyer shared two photos of the advertisements on X, writing, "Shame @OfficialDMRC. How can Delhi Metro allow a criminal who is convicted under RAPE CHARGES, and spending his conviction inside jail, endorse his posters, pics etc inside the Delhi metro rail? Highly shameful act by #delhimetro."
Asaram Bapu was convicted in 2023 for raping a woman disciple between 2001 and 2006. He was granted interim bail this year till March 31 on medical grounds. DMRC Responds, Promises to Remove Advertisements The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) responded to the backlash, assuring that they would remove the advertisements from their platforms. "DMRC has issued immediate instructions to the licensee to get these advertisements removed from the Metro premises at the earliest. The process of removal of these ads shall be started tonight. However, it may take some time for their removal from the system," the DMRC posted on X. The DMRC's response sparked a mixed reaction from the public, with some praising their prompt action and others criticizing the delay in removing the advertisements.
- Public Reaction:
- "How come you guys put such ads instantly and then you take so many days to remove them?"
- "I strongly disagree with this decision and urge you to reconsider. Celebrating #ParentsWorshipDay would have a profoundly positive impact on society and the younger generation."
- "Appreciation for prompt response and action."
- "This is 2nd such case wherein objectionable ads have been put up in public space। Last one was insensitive ad content related to breast cancer. I hope there is a mechanism to approve these ads before they are displayed."
The lawyer shared two photos of the advertisements on X, writing, "Shame @OfficialDMRC. How can Delhi Metro allow a criminal who is convicted under RAPE CHARGES, and spending his conviction inside jail, endorse his posters, pics etc inside the Delhi metro rail? Highly shameful act by #delhimetro."
Asaram Bapu was convicted in 2023 for raping a woman disciple between 2001 and 2006. He was granted interim bail this year till March 31 on medical grounds. DMRC Responds, Promises to Remove Advertisements The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) responded to the backlash, assuring that they would remove the advertisements from their platforms. "DMRC has issued immediate instructions to the licensee to get these advertisements removed from the Metro premises at the earliest. The process of removal of these ads shall be started tonight. However, it may take some time for their removal from the system," the DMRC posted on X. The DMRC's response sparked a mixed reaction from the public with some praising their prompt action and others criticizing the delay in removing the advertisements.
- Public Reaction:
- "How come you guys put such ads instantly and then you take so many days to remove them?"
- "I strongly disagree with this decision and urge you to reconsider. Celebrating #ParentsWorshipDay would have a profoundly positive impact on society and the younger generation."
- "Appreciation for prompt response and action."
- "This is 2nd such case wherein objectionable ads have been put up in public space। Last one was insensitive ad content related to breast cancer. I hope there is a mechanism to approve these ads before they are displayed."
