Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:31pm on 24 Jan 2025,Friday India Global
India criticised pro-Khalistani groups for disrupting the screenings of Emergency in the UK. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said freedom of speech should not be selective and called for action against the culprits. The film, starring Kangana Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, highlights the 21-month Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. Some Sikh groups have protested, claiming it misrepresents their community. The movie faced bans in Punjab and disruptions in UK cinemas. Ranaut expressed disappointment over the protests and praised British MP Bob Blackman for supporting the film’s right to screen. The controversy continues to draw global attention.
