Priyanka Chopra's photo in Assam Tourism calendar sparks controversy

Just as Priyanka Chopra looks to terminate her contract with Nirav Modi, who has been accused of committing a major banking fraud, she has found herself in another unwitting controversy.In the State Assembly on Monday, Congress MLAs Nandita Das and Rupjyoti Kurmi expressed their concern with Priyanka's dress in the Assam Tourism calendar, claiming the outfit to be inappropriate and immodest.

Kurmi further added that Priyanka should be removed from the position of brand ambassador of Assam Tourism and replaced with a "talented Assamese actor."However, the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) dismissed these concerns and failed to see any issue. "The calendar was made to promote Assam internationally. It has also been sent to prominent international tour operators and dignitaries. Priyanka Chopra is an international figure and her presentation in the calendar has not diminished Assam’s culture in any way, " ATDC chairman Jayanta Malla Baruah told Guwahati weekly G plus.