Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi's shows in Lucknow were cancelled due to law and order concerns after the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission urged the police to monitor the content. Authorities feared potential protests over objectionable content, following recent incidents involving other comedians sparking controversy.
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