FIR against celebrities: K'taka Cong MP writes to PM,

Congress Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Gowda on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a public stand welcoming dissent and assure the nation of his commitment to upholding freedom of expression, while expressing protest over the FIR against 49 "concerned Indian citizens."
"Since when has writing a letter of concern to the elected leader of the country who is responsible for the welfare of each of its citizens irrespective of their caste, creed, gender, religion, or political opinion become the trigger for an FIR?"
"Is the 'Naya Bharat' that you wish to create one where citizens shall not be heard and their concerns not addressed? Is the 'Naya Bharat' that you envision one where all parties and individuals disagreeing with the ruling majority will be outlawed and treated as enemies of the state?

Pointing out that Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees each and every citizen of India the Fundamental Right to freedom of speech and expression, Gowda said, "We are proud citizens of India and revere the values embedded in its Constitution. As the Prime Minister of our country, we look to you to protect these values."