Mumbai, Sept 16: Mumbai police reminded Bollywood actor Uday Chopra Saturday that marijuana is a banned commodity in India when the "Dhoom" actor batted for its legalisation.
Chopra tweeted Friday that marijuana, also known as cannabis, should be legalised as it is "part of Indian culture" and also has "medical benefits".
I feel India should legalize marijuana. Firstly, It’s part of our culture. Secondly, I think if legalized and taxed it can be a huge revenue source. Not to mention it will remove the criminal element associated with it. Plus and most importantly it has a lot of medical benefits!
— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018
The tweet not only invited usual trolling that celebrities sometimes face on social media, but also a response from the city police.
"Sir, as citizen of India, you are privileged to express your view on a public platform. Be mindful, as of now consumption, possession and transportation of marijuana invites harsh punishment as per provisions of Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985. Spread the word," said Mumbai Police.
Sir,as citizen of India,you are privileged to express your view on a public platform. Be mindful,as of now, consumption, possession and transportation of marijuana, invites harsh punishment as per provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,1985. Spread the Word https://t.co/YlT3kuCdA2
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 15, 2018
By Saturday afternoon, Chopra's post had over 300 retweets, a thousand `likes' and many comments, many of them countering his view or using `memes' to ridicule it.
"People here can't use WhatsApp correctly and you are talking about marijuana...," said one tweet.
But the actor stuck to his guns.
"The benefits are too many to list. A brief google search will educate you I am sure. Anyway its better than being schooled by people like me who have no work," he said.
The benefits are too many to list. A brief google search will educate you I’m sure. Anyway it’s better than being schooled by people like me who have no work.
— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018
"I do not use it, I just really think its a wise move, given our history with the (cannabis) plant," he said in another tweet.
And no I do not use it. I just really think it’s a wise move, given our history with the plant.
— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018
Twitter user @IshataYadav said it was easu for Chopra to say so as he doesn't "have to work for living"
Easy for you to say when you don’t have to work for a living. Imagine a stoned workforce.
— Ishita Yadav (@IshitaYadav) September 13, 2018
To which Chopra replied wonderinhg why the same argument didn't stop "alcohol to be legalised".
So your argument is that don’t make it legal cause everyone will be stoned. Wonder why that same reasoning didn’t stop people from legalizing alcohol #Flawed
— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018
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