In a press conference held today, Arjun Kumar, the president of the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee, announced that they have decided that Poonam Pandey will not play the role of Mandodari in the Ramlila organised by them. Arjun Kumar described the decision as respecting the 'sentiment' of the public when it comes to organising Ramlila in Delhi. The Ramlila isn't meant to be done by undermining public sentiment. Our goal is clear: the Ramlila should be held with public sentiment in mind.' Subhash Goyal, the Secretary of the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee, called the decision an attempt to spread a 'positive message' in society.