Gujarat Assembly on Friday passed a resolution requesting the Centre to take strict action against the BBC for tarnishing the picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots.

“The documentary was not just against PM Modi but against 135 crore citizens of the country,” 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 yr launched the documentary movie titled ‘India: The Modi Question,” which options the Gujarat riots of 2002. The movie prompted 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”.

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During a go to to India, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated that the issue of searches on BBC offices 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 in regards to the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In February this yr, Income Tax authorities conducted searches at the offices 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’.