The Mumbai Police has joined the online conversation around the viral '₹370 biryani' controversy, drawing criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi.
The police posted a graphic on X that read: '₹370 biryani gets you one plate of biryani. Our lock-up served free meals with a longer stay.'
The post quickly gained traction online, garnering over 2,77,000 views and sparking fresh debate around the controversy.
Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises police post
Reacting to the post, Chaturvedi reshared it on X and questioned the police's decision to use the controversy for a social media message.
'Do better @MumbaiPolice, this is so disgraceful,' she wrote.
The controversy stems from a crowd interaction segment during a stand-up comedy show by comedian Pranit More, where 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra recounted an encounter with a woman he had taken on a date.
Jangra said he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani and therefore expected a 'return' on that expense.
The remarks triggered widespread condemnation online, with many users accusing Jangra of promoting coercive behaviour and entitlement.
Apologies from Himanshu and Pranit
As criticism mounted, Jangra apologised and subsequently deleted his social media accounts.
More also issued a public apology, 'I've seen the criticism regarding a recent crowdwork clip. The comments made by the audience member do not reflect my views.'
