Ajit Karn
The Gujarat Assembly passed a resolution on Friday requesting that the Centre take strict action against the BBC for tarnishing the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its 2002 Godhra riots documentary.
Minister Harsh Sanghavi stated, “The documentary was not only against PM Modi, but also against 135 crore citizens of the country.”
“Prime Minister Modi devoted his entire life to the service of the nation, weaponized the instrument of development, and gave anti-national elements a fitting response. He worked tirelessly to elevate India to the international stage, he said.
In January of this year, the BBC released India: The Modi Question, a documentary film about the Gujarat riots of 2002. The film sparked controversy by referencing Modi’s leadership as chief minister during the riots while ignoring the Supreme Court’s clean bill of health.
It was referred to as a “propaganda piece” by the Ministry of External Affairs because it reflected a “colonial mindset.”
During a visit to India, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly revealed that the issue of searches at BBC offices in India was discussed with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a bilateral meeting.
Cleverly stated in an exclusive interview with the media that the BBC is an independent organisation distinct from the UK government.
“I did not watch the documentary, but I have seen reactions from the United Kingdom and India. BBC is a separate and independent organisation from the government. When asked about the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Cleverly stated, “I have a strong personal relationship with Dr. Jaishankar…the relationship between the United Kingdom and India is growing stronger by the day.”
In February of this year, Income Tax authorities conducted searches at the British broadcaster’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.
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In January, the federal government issued instructions to block YouTube videos and Twitter posts containing links to the controversial BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question.”
