Gujarat Assembly Passes Resolution Against BBC Documentary | India News

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Assembly on Friday (March 10) handed a decision requesting the Centre to take strict motion towards the BBC for tarnishing the picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots. The documentary was not simply towards PM Modi however towards 135 crore residents of the nation,” stated minister Harsh Sanghavi.

“PM Modi dedicated his entire life to the service of the nation, weaponised the instrument of development and gave a befitting reply to anti-national elements. He worked hard to put India on the global stage,” he stated.

The BBC had in January this 12 months launched the documentary movie titled ‘India: The Modi Question,” which options the Gujarat riots of 2002. The movie precipitated controversy for alluding to the management of Modi as chief minister throughout the riots whereas disregarding the clear chit given by the Supreme Court.

The Ministry of External Affairs had termed it a “propaganda piece”, saying it mirrored a “colonial mindset”. During a go to to India, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated that the problem of searches on BBC places of work in India was raised with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar throughout a bilateral assembly.

Speaking to ANI in an unique interview, Cleverly stated that BBC is an unbiased organisation and is separate from the UK Government. “I didn’t see the documentary but I’ve seen reactions in UK and India. BBC is an independent organisation and separate from the government. I enjoy a strong personal relationship with Dr Jaishankar…relationship between UK-India growing stronger by the day,” stated Cleverly when requested concerning the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In February this 12 months, Income Tax authorities carried out searches on the places of work of the British broadcaster in New Delhi and Mumbai. The central authorities, in January, issued instructions for blocking YouTube movies and Twitter posts sharing hyperlinks to the controversial BBC documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’.