The iconic Raslila Maidan, long associated with some of the most defining protests in the “Mother of Democracy,” is now preparing for what could be its most unusual battle yet—a crusade against comedy. The organization India Against Humour (IAH) has launched a mass movement demanding a complete ban on all forms of humor that challenge tradition, logic, or personal beliefs.
“Laughter is a foreign conspiracy,” declared IAH’s founder, Shri Param Shuddh Bhakt, at a press briefing. “Jokes are nothing but mental warfare. Our ancestors never laughed—just observe their sculptures! We must embrace our heritage and stay as solemn as our stone temples.”
Leading the charge is veteran protester Anshan Hazir, who has pledged to fast indefinitely unless comedy clubs are replaced with yoga centers. “Why should people laugh at anything other than government policies?” he questioned. Beside him stood Anshan Krantiwal, a former anti-corruption crusader who now believes satire is a greater threat than financial fraud. “Forget black money, the real danger is black comedy,” he warned.
The NGO’s 57-point agenda includes classifying stand-up comedy as an offense under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), enforcing Sanskrit translations of jokes, and issuing national alerts for ‘Humor Attacks’ on fragile sentiments. FIRs have already been lodged against three comedians for “attempting to chuckle” and “possession of jokes with amusing intent.”
In the age of outrage, corruption is tolerated—but humor is criminal.
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