New Delhi:
In Britain, the screening of actress Kangana Ranaut’s new film ‘Emergency’ is being interrupted. The film is based on the emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. The Ministry of External Affairs has said that it is in touch with Britain officials in this matter.
A spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs said, “We have seen the report of how the performance of the film ‘Emergency’ is being stopped in many situations. Have done … speech and freedom of expression cannot be selected. “
The performance of the film ‘Emergency’ is being opposed by Khalistan supporters in Britain. Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, “Freedom of expression cannot be implemented selectively and those who obstruct it should be held accountable. We hope that the UK party will take appropriate action against those responsible. Our high age is in contact with our community members regularly for safety and benefits. “
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Khalistani entered theater
Reports said that people in northwest London were threatened by “masked Khalistani terrorists”. He entered a theater, where Kangana Ranaut’s new film was being released.
Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman said, “Many people of my constituency gathered in Harrow View Cinema on Sunday for ‘Emergency’ screening and took tickets. After about 30 or 40 minutes masked Khalistani terrorists entered, the audience Threatened and stopped screening forcibly. “
Similar obstacles at the screening of this “very controversial” film also came in Volverhampton, Birmingham and Manchester. Due to this, at least two movie theater chain had to withdraw the film.
Protect of people’s rights
Blackman said, “The film is very controversial, and I am not commenting on its quality or content … but I defend the rights of the people of my constituency and other members of the constituency that they Can see this and decide on it. This is the story of the time when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India. ”
According to reports, some British Sikh groups like Sikh Press Association organized protests against the film. He said that this is a “anti -Sikh” film and that is why the shows were stopped in the said cities.
Sikh organizations objected to the passing of Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ by the Censor Board in India. Organizations accused the film’s makers, including Kangana Ranaut, of presenting the Sikh community incorrectly and distorting historical facts.
Film released after a long debate in court
On these reactions, government sources acknowledged the fact that “there is some sensitive subject” and religious sentiments could not be hurt.
After months of debate between the censor board and the courts, the film was approved in mid -November. The film was released on 17 January after mentioning the source for some controversial dialogues in the film.
(From input agencies)
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