India, June 11 -- A social media post by Mumbai Police has drawn widespread attention after it was linked to the ongoing Rs.370 biryani controversy involving comedian Pranit More. Shared on the force's official Instagram handle, the post used a comparison to emphasise consent and accountability, but prompted mixed reactions online.

The controversy began after an audience member at comedian Pranit More's stand-up show made a remark involving Rs.370 biryani while sharing a dating anecdote. He spoke about paying for a biryani on a date and implied that it created an expectation of something in return, which many viewers interpreted as an inappropriate and sexist suggestion. Soon, the hashtag #BiryaniIsNotConsent began trending as social med...