Gill said the commission had come across the songs MF Gabru by Karan Aujla and Millionaire by Yo Yo Honey Singh, and noted that they allegedly contained objectionable language directed against women and were being widely circulated on social media.“Those who use such language cannot be tolerated. The singers are the voice of society. On one hand they say they love their mother and on the other hand they use such abusive language for mothers in their songs,” she said.The commission’s intervention signals growing concern over controversial lyrics in Punjabi music, which are frequently criticised for vulgar and violent content. It also underscores the commission’s role in safeguarding the rights, dignity and status of women across the region.It is not the first time that rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has found himself embroiled in controversy over his lyrics. He has faced similar criticism in the past for songs that have often been accused of objectifying women. Karan Aujla, meanwhile, is a rising star in the Punjabi music scene. His song MF Gabru is one among several that have generated massive attention.
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