India’s Foreign Ministry (Mea) has expressed deep concern over the violent incidents during the screening of the film ‘Emergency’ in the United Kingdom. The Ministry has demanded the UK government to take strict action against the persons involved in these incidents. This reaction came when Khalistani supporters performed violent demonstrations and vandalized the cinema hall during the film screening in Britain.
Ministry of External Affairs statement
Mea spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said:
“We have received information that the screening of the film ‘Emergency’ was interrupted. Freedom of expression should not be selective use. Those who interrupt it should be held accountable. “
He further said that India expects appropriate action from the British government.
What happened?
Sunday night London defeat view cinema Masked protesters created a ruckus during the screening of the film. Identification of these protesters Khalistan supporters As happened, who raised anti -India slogans. Due to this incident, the cinema hall had to stop the screening of the film.
Film removed from theaters
These protests were removed from the performance in many theaters in Britain, such as Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and other parts of West London. Sikh organizations have warned the film to continue the performance, calling it “anti -Sikh”.
British MP Bob Blackman’s response
Britain’s Conservative Party MP Bob blackman Raised this issue in Parliament. He said:
“On Sunday, Khalistani supporters at the defeat view cinema created a ruckus during the film’s screening, threatened the audience and shut down the film.”
He appealed to the Home Minister to protect the right to watch films approved by the censor in Britain.
Blackman said that he supports the right to perform peaceful performance by the protesters, but the action of disrupting the screening of a film should not be tolerated.
Film ‘Emergency’: root of controversy
Movie ‘Emergency’In which Kangana Ranaut has played the role of former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, is based on the political developments of emergency in India during 1975-77.
- Sikh organizations called the film “anti -Sikh” and “propaganda of the Indian state”.
- Due to the protest, the screening of the film had to be canceled in many places.
Government of India attitude
India has appealed to the UK administration that it:
- Strict action against the culprits Do.
- Ensure safety of Indian community and other citizens.
- Take steps to stop individuals that disrupt freedom of expression.
Protest against Indian films in Britain: a worrying trend
In recent years, incidents of protests in Britain over Indian films have increased.
- Khalistani pro -Khalistani groups have staged violent protests by calling Indian films “publicity”.
- This incident is a recent example of this trend, where Indian cultural presentations were targeted through violence and threats.
