ThiruvananthapuramStudent organizations Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and Student Federation of India (SFI) on Tuesday said they will screen a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kerala. The youth wing of the CPI-M on its Facebook handle said on Tuesday that the documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ would be screened at various places across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. It said that a show would be organized at Poojapura in Thiruvananthapuram. SFI has said that it will be screening the documentary in various campuses across the state.
In addition, Youth Congress President Shafi Parambil said in a Facebook post, “Will be screening the documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ in Kerala.” BBC documentary inside campus. The screening was organized by Student Islamic Organization (SIO) and Muslim Student Federation, better known as fraternity groups and more than 50 students from these groups attended the screening. ABVP student leader Mahesh said, “We have forwarded the matter to the university authorities and demanded action against the organisers.
The group is organizing screening inside the campus without permission.” Hyderabad Police said, “We have received information that some students organized screening inside the campus, but no written complaint has been received. If we get any complaint, we will investigate. Student Union Office on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
According to an advisory issued by the JNU administration, the students’ group in the name of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union has not sought permission from the administration to screen the documentary, saying such “unauthorised activity” can cause trouble. Peace and Harmony” of the University Campus.
The Center last week condemned the controversial BBC documentary series on Prime Minister Modi, describing it as a “propaganda piece” designed to push a discrediting narrative. The Center also ordered YouTube and Twitter to remove links sharing the BBC documentary.
“We feel this is a propaganda designed to push a particular discrediting story. Prejudice and lack of objectivity and continuing colonial mindset are clearly evident,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said during a weekly media briefing. is visible.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said that the documentary is a reflection of the individuals who are retelling this narrative.
Meanwhile, in a strong reaction to the BBC documentary, over 300 eminent Indians, including retired judges, bureaucrats and armed forces veterans, issued a statement condemning the British national broadcaster for showing “incredible bias” towards India and its leader. signed on.