Diljit Dosanjh advised against songs on alcohol, violence for Chandigarh Concert

The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) issued an advisory ahead of singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert scheduled for December 14 in Chandigarh. The commission urged the singer not to perform songs like “Patiala Peg,” “5 Tara,” and “Case,” which they say promote alcohol, drugs, and violence. According to the CCPCR, such songs negatively influence young and impressionable children. The concert is part of Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati India” Tour and will take place at the Sector-34 Exhibition Ground.

The advisory also stated that no alcohol should be served to individuals under 25 years of age during the event. Serving alcohol to minors is a violation of the Juvenile Justice Act and other legal provisions. The commission further asked Dosanjh not to call children on stage during the live performance, as high sound levels above 120 decibels could harm them.

Traffic and public concerns

A similar advisory was issued before Karan Aujla’s concert on December 7, where issues of crowding and inconvenience arose. During that event, hundreds of vehicles caused severe traffic jams around the venue, creating problems for residents, shopkeepers, and commuters. Following these complaints, the Chandigarh administration decided not to allow large events at Sector-34 Exhibition Ground in the future. Future concerts will be held in larger, open areas like the Sector-25 ground.

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However, since permissions were already granted, Dosanjh’s concert and AP Dhillon’s event on December 21 will proceed at the Sector-34 venue. Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav confirmed this decision but emphasized the need for better traffic and crowd management.

Legal plea against Concert

A resident of Sector-23, Ranjeet Singh, filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking to halt Dosanjh’s concert. The petitioner requested that concerts not be allowed in Sector-34 unless proper traffic management, crowd control, and safety measures are implemented. The plea also called for alternative venues for large events away from residential and commercial areas. It criticized the lack of clear guidelines for granting permissions for public events, citing disruptions caused during the earlier concert.

The court will hear the PIL on December 13, a day before the concert.