Poonam Pandey Calls For Legalisation Of Prostitution In India, Links It To Reduction In Crimes Against Women

Mumbai: Actor and model Poonam Pandey has sparked a fresh debate with her comments on prostitution, social media criticism and crimes against women in India. Known for her outspoken views, the Nasha actor said prostitution should be legalised in the country, suggesting that regulation could potentially help bring down certain crimes.

Speaking to RVJC, Poonam also defended the content she shares on social media and responded to the criticism and trolling she frequently faces online.

Poonam Pandey On Prostitution And Crime

During the conversation, Poonam argued that many people experience stress and questioned why viewers should object to her social media videos if they provide them with some relief.

“People are stressed out, a lot of men are stressed out. And if my one video helps them calming them down, toh ismein problem kya hai?” she said.

She then connected the issue to crimes against women, advocating for the legalisation of prostitution in India.

“Prostitution legal karna chaiye in India, fir crime rates kitne kum hojayenge, crime against women,” Poonam said.

Her remarks have reignited discussion around the legal and social status of prostitution in India. The subject has long remained contentious, with debates focusing on regulation, exploitation, safety, trafficking and the rights and welfare of sex workers.

Actor Hits Back At Online Trolls

Poonam also addressed the people who regularly criticise or abuse her on social media.

Questioning why strangers feel entitled to judge her, she responded sharply to online trolls, saying, “Like bhai, tu hai kaun? Who the f*ck are you?”

She further said that hateful comments do not always affect her and that she sometimes feels sympathy for those who spend their time posting abusive messages.

“Teri haalat kitni buri hai, I feel bad,” she added.

Poonam Pandey’s Comments Trigger Social Media Debate

Poonam’s latest remarks have once again placed her at the centre of a public conversation. Her comments on prostitution, crime and social media content are likely to generate differing reactions, particularly around whether legalisation or regulation of sex work can influence crime rates.

The debate also comes amid wider conversations in India about women’s safety, the rights of sex workers and the regulation of the sex-work industry.

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