FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warns Film Stars
FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warns Film Stars. While honoring film stars at the National Awards Ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu requested the film stars not to endorse products harmful to public health.
President Murmu says "When successful artists speak about the benefits of a disciplined lifestyle, millions of children and young people emulate them. I urge popular artists not to endorse products that are harmful to people's health. A true star is the one who spreads light, not darkness."
Now, Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner who is hogging the limelight for his strict action against adulterated food items in various restaurants, hotels and eateries came up with a strong warning to the film stars.
He said Mundhe shared a video of the President's speech on X and reiterated his stance. "Influence is not immunity. Artists, like everyone else, must respect the law and recognise the responsibility that comes with endorsing products, behaviours and habits that shape public choices."
He added, "When influence is used to endorse food products, public health cannot be an afterthought. In Maharashtra, we have already issued notices to artists for endorsements that raise concerns in the larger public interest."
He concluded, “Influence must never become a licence to promote what may harm public health. No commercial interest can take precedence over public health.”
- Pramod Nandivada
