Actor and former Bigg Boss Marathi contestant Divya Sunil Shinde has filed a formal police complaint against the management of Colors Marathi, alleging discrimination and violations of the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Accompanied by her legal counsel, Shinde visited the Aarey Police Station in Mumbai's Goregaon on Wednesday (February 18) to record her statement against the channel’s head, Prathamesh Desai, and other staff members.
The dispute reportedly occurred due to an incident during her time in the Bigg Boss Marathi house, involving the use of the Indian Constitution as a point of reference during a discussion.
Speaking to reporters outside the police station, Shinde claimed she was unfairly restricted from mentioning the Indian Constitution during the debate of the reality show. She argued that the document is a national symbol and should not be treated as a sensitive or communal subject.
"I reported the injustice I faced and asked why the Constitution’s name could not be used," Shinde stated. "The Constitution does not belong to one community; it belongs to everyone. As a responsible citizen, I felt compelled to stand up, even if I am standing alone."
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Her lawyer, Advocate Nitin Satpute, said that the complaint also touches upon broader issues regarding the treatment of participants on the show. He noted that while Shinde was a participant, she had also used the English language, often restricted by the show’s rules, but suggested that the primary grievance relates to the suppression of her rights and identity.