Even his party has supported the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but Congress leader AK Antony’s son Anil took a contrary stand in a tweet calling it a “dangerous precedent that will undermine our sovereignty”. ” Told.
Speaking to News18, Anil said that while he had differences with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and his views on the 2002 Gujarat riots were no different from his party’s, “top leaders, especially those with experience in government, would say” as his on the documentary. “I realized that a lot of the conversation happening at the moment should not make us repeat the history of the colonial period.”
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Anil K Antony, who handles digital communications for the Congress and its Kerala state unit, tweeted, “Despite major differences with the BJP, I feel India Projecting the views of Jack Straw, the brain behind the Iraq War, on the BBC and Indian institutions, a UK-state sponsored channel with a long history of prejudice, is setting a dangerous precedent, it will undermine our sovereignty.
A two-part series by the BBC, ‘India: The Modi Question’, documents some aspects related to the 2002 Gujarat riots, when Modi was the state’s chief minister. The Center has been blocking links related to it. News18 talked to him in detail about his party and Bharatiya Janata Party.
Despite major differences with the BJP, I think those who hold the views of the 🇮🇳 BBC, a 🇮🇳 state-sponsored channel with a long history of 🇮🇳 biases, and Jack Straw, the brains behind the Iraq War, 🇮🇳 institutions Setting a dangerous precedent, will undermine our sovereignty.- Anil K Antony (@anilkantony) January 24, 2023
‘BBC’s dubious aims, cannot support those who divide us’
Asked whether the documentary should have been made earlier considering the closure of the Supreme Court, Anil said, “We are a democratic and free country and we take pride in that fact. We are the largest democracy in the world.” And freedom of expression is sacred for a democracy to function. We may have our differences, but as long as there are no instances where it breeds hatred, we should be allowed to express our opinions.”
…There are many court judgments which I am also not happy with, but it should not mean that we dilute the sanctity of our institutions and I have felt in the last few days that this is what is happening in the country. I am sure a majority of the Congress, including the leadership, feels the same way. they [BBC] An organization with dubious objectives. Just because we don’t like a person, doesn’t mean we should let outsiders use our differences to compromise our core national interests… once again subjugating us.
“As far as the Gujarat riots are concerned, they happened when I was a child. This was 20 years back. It was one of the darkest chapters in our history but at the same time I am not ready to indulge in it. We have Supreme Court, institutions… There are many court judgments which I am also not happy with, but it should not mean that we dilute the sanctity of our institutions and I have realized in the last few days that in the country This is what is happening. I am sure a majority of the Congress, including the leadership, feels the same way. they [BBC] An organization with dubious objectives. We may have differences, but they should not be used as tools by people with dubious intentions outside the country to subjugate us once again. Just because we don’t like a person, doesn’t mean we should let outsiders use our differences to compromise our core national interests.
Rahul Gandhi on the stand of the Congress
Anil’s views did not match with those of the Congress and leader Rahul Gandhi, who said it was “a bad way for the truth to come out”. For the Congress, the 2002 riots are a tactical weapon that it continues to use against the BJP. Is it wrong?
Anil replied: “Rahul Gandhi is our leader and I am sure he has good reasons for saying what he has. I am not questioning his views. At the same time, the Gujarat riots took place many years ago… Also, the issue is being taken up by people with questionable past, for example, Jack Straw… When such people are associated with a project, a What should concern us as a country is why the BBC is now coming out with a documentary. We must watch it carefully…”
Rahul Gandhi is our leader and I am sure he has good reasons for saying what he is. I am not questioning his views. Whereas, the Gujarat riots took place many years back… We have overtaken Britain as the fifth largest economy and we have a definite path to follow. At this point of time, I find it disheartening to see that our old colonial rulers are still trying to interfere in the internal affairs of this country, which I think should not be encouraged in any way by any responsible political organization.
Elaborating on this, he said: “First of all, India is a country with two hostile neighbours. Britain is also a country that has had a checkered history with us. We had more than 200 years of colonial rule. We have overtaken Britain as the fifth largest economy and we have a definite path to follow. At this point of time, I find it disheartening to see that our old colonial rulers are still trying to interfere in the internal affairs of this country, which I think should not be encouraged in any way by any responsible political organization. “
Worried about results?
Asked if he was worried about how the party would take his statement, Anil said, “I was speaking my mind, my conscience said. I work for a political party and all parties exist for one reason – national interest. Any politician should stand for the sovereignty and integrity of our country above anything else. We cannot compromise on this. The East India Company took advantage of these differences many years ago… 75 years later, especially in the year when we overtook Britain as the world’s fifth largest economy, we must not forget the lessons of the past. We should not allow anyone to take advantage of our weaknesses. My tweet was based on my conviction.
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