Outrage in India as caller on BBC present abuses PM Modi and his mom
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India was outraged on Wednesday as a caller on a BBC present abused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mom. The incident occurred on March 1 throughout BBC Asian Network’s ‘Big Debate’ podcast surrounding the query “Do you feel proud seeing the turban being referred to as a crown in EastEnders”. Much of the dialogue centred across the racial discrimination confronted by Sikhs and Indians within the UK.
EastEnders is a well-known British cleaning soap opera on air since 1985.
Social media customers expressed outrage towards the BBC for airing the present. Following large criticism, the recorded model of the three-hour podcast was edited to take away them.
Priya Rai, the BBC host who anchored the present, has additionally apologised. “Before we feature on although, we similar to to apologise once more for a few of the offensive language that was utilized by company on the present earlier. It’s a reside present and we talk about controversial points typically. But there was no cause for the kind of language that was used and I’d prefer to express regret once more for any offence that was brought about,” she mentioned.
Meanwhile, calls to boycott or ban BBC grew stronger in India, with many taking to social media to voice their anger.
“How can BBC allow content abusing PM Modi’s mother using derogatory words live on Air? This should be condemned in strongest possible way,” a Twitter person wrote.
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