Telangana Women’s Commission flags YouTube channel for derogatory content, refers case to NCW

The Telangana State Commission for Women in a note issued on Saturday (January 3) said it has received multiple complaints against a YouTube channel titled Naa Anveshana, alleging that its content includes derogatory and obscene remarks against women and portrays them as objects.

The Commission said complainants had flagged several videos from the channel that they claimed were offensive and demeaning to women. “The Commission has collected the relevant video links and account details and has begun examining the material as part of its review process. The complaints also allege that some of the videos contain illegal elements, including content that violates children’s rights and material that could amount to criminal offences under applicable laws,” the note said.

The women’s panel also said it had received complaints about highly objectionable, obscene and emotionally hurtful remarks made against Hindu deities in certain videos on the channel.

As the influencer associated with the channel is currently residing outside India, the Telangana State Commission for Women has referred the matter to the National Commission for Women (NCW). “The case was forwarded to the NCW as it is a central authority with the power to initiate appropriate legal action and to compel the appearance of the individual concerned, if required,” they added.