What began as a viral debate over the now-famous “₹370 biryani” bill has taken a fresh political turn after Mumbai Police joined the online conversation with a social media post. The post, seemingly intended as a light-hearted take, quickly attracted attention and triggered criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi. She accused the police force of making light of an issue she considered sensitive. As the controversy continued to gain momentum online, the exchange sparked a wider buzz.
Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Mumbai Police over viral ‘₹370 biryani’ post, calls it ‘disgraceful’
What started as an online joke soon snowballed into a political flashpoint after Mumbai Police entered the ongoing “₹370 biryani” conversation with a post that left social media sharply divided. Known for its witty digital presence, the police force attempted a tongue-in-cheek message, but this time, the humour did not land well with everyone.
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Shared on X on Wednesday, the post carried a bilingual caption reading “It’s your choice” alongside a graphic that stated,
“₹370 biryani gets you one plate of biryani. Our lock-up served free meals with a longer stay.”
The post quickly gained momentum online, crossing lakhs of views and sparking debate over whether law enforcement agencies should use satire while commenting on ongoing public controversies.
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Among those who objected was Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi, who strongly criticised the post and questioned the message behind it.
Reposting it on X, she expressed disappointment and wrote,
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“Do better @MumbaiPolice, this is so disgraceful.”
Do better @MumbaiPolice , this is so disgraceful pic.twitter.com/kx1uwPSuu1
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) June 10, 2026
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By writing so, she accused the department of reducing a sensitive issue to social media engagement.
Mumbai Police’s defence backfires as Priyanka Chaturvedi hits back again
Following the backlash over its viral “₹370 biryani” post, Mumbai Police issued a public response defending its intent. Addressing Priyanka Chaturvedi on X, the force wrote,
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“Isn’t it the most rightful thing to stand with the women and for the women?”
They further added that they were using “a language being understood best” to condemn the breach of women’s dignity.
Ma’am, with due respect to your interpretation, isn’t it the most rightful thing to stand with the women and for the women? We condemn their dignity being breached even in words and are willing to put the word across in a language being understood best. Safeguarding women &…
— मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 10, 2026
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However, the clarification triggered fresh criticism instead of closing the debate. Responding sharply, Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote,
“Please don’t use pathetic misogynistic episodes to make your content viral, not every incident is meme content.”
Further adding that if the police wanted to support women, they should “do it on the streets of Mumbai rather than looking to go viral on X.”
With due respect to you as well, please don’t use pathetic misogynistic episodes to make your content viral, not every incident is meme content. You want to do better for women? Then do it on the streets of Mumbai rather than looking to go viral on X
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) June 11, 2026
Here is how netizens reacted
Priyanka Chaturvedi’s criticism of Mumbai Police triggered mixed reactions online, with netizens responding in myriad ways. Have a look at some of the comments,
Has Mumbai Police started selling biryani? 🤔😦 😂
— R N Tripathi (@20Raghvesh) June 10, 2026
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Twitter memes don’t make women safer, safe streets does
— अजातमित्र (@lalitshrma) June 11, 2026
Never ever take a woman’s cover to justify your distasteful comments masquerading as humour. And please stop patronizing people’s intelligence. Everyone is smart enough to understand provided if you are ‘capable’ to explain something well.
— Helga Pataki (@lattheDiChadar) June 11, 2026
Context – Cheap vulgar mysogynist conversation in the name of comedy, not article 370 😂
— Ashok (@Ekdm_Kadwa_Sach) June 11, 2026
The @MumbaiPolice is extremely deaf and dumb on social media. They don’t respond on any issues. Respected @mieknathshinde reacted on videos but Mumbai police never. Very mediocre.
— XRam Xpte (@xpteyoda) June 10, 2026
Do better and have some sense of humor..
Just because you were part of rajya sabha doesn’t mean you have act like a boomer
— Tyler durden (@_tyler_durdn_) June 10, 2026
How is this bad? They’re saying the right thing. Not sure what’s disgraceful here!?
— PitchToPolitics (@PitchToPolitics) June 10, 2026
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This is what is expected of any police department in India. No ethics no etiquettes.. But with illiterates ruling them what else can one expect ?
— Ahsan (@ahsanukhan) June 11, 2026
What sparked the ‘₹370 biryani’ controversy?
The controversy began during a crowd interaction segment at comedian Pranit More’s show, where audience member Himanshu Jangra narrated an incident from a date. Jangra said that after spending ₹370 on a plate of chicken biryani, he felt he should get something in return and remarked,
“Maine kaha 370 rupay lage hain, main wasool toh karunga.”
He then claimed he expected the woman to accompany him and later persuaded her to go with him to a dark park despite her hesitation.
The clip quickly went viral and drew criticism online, with many accusing it of normalising coercive behaviour and questioning why the remarks were not challenged during the show. As the backlash intensified, Jangra apologised and deleted his social media accounts, while Pranit More admitted he should have responded differently, calling his reaction “a lapse in judgment” and later deactivating his Instagram account as well.
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The debate continues to divide opinion online, with users weighing intent against impact. What do you think — did Mumbai Police cross the line or was it an attempt at awareness? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
