The petition, handed over to IFFI Director Sunit Tandon this afternoon, said the screening of the controversial movie should be stalled to maintain law and order.
The IFFI 2017, which kicked off on November 20, will conclude on November 28.
"It is clear that the film has targeted the Hindu Goddess Durga and denigrated her and in the process hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus. The film is also likely to create law and order situation," the petition signed by various organisations, including members of Sanatan Sanstha and Gomantak Mandir Mahasangh, reads.
"The court may have given the direction to show this film. We respect the court but you can't ignore the sentiments of crores of Hindus who worship Goddess Durga," the petition reads.
Referring to the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film 'Padmavati', the petition said, "Currently issues are going on regarding 'Padmavati' film. So showing this film at IFFI will add to the controversies. Though there is freedom of art, it can't be at the cost of hurting of feelings of the majority community."
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