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Several reports emerged of disruptions in the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ in the UK theatres. The MEA expressed concerns over the intimidation by pro-Khalistan elements.
Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ screening disrupted in UK (Photo: X/KanganaTeam)
India on Friday expressed raised concerns over the reports that actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ was obstructed by the Khalistani elements during screening of the film in several halls in the United Kingdom, and said that freedom of speech “cannot be applied selectively”.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that those responsible in the incidents must be held accountable.
What Did MEA Say On ‘Emergency’ Screening Disruption In UK?
At a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concerns over the reports and said that the Indian government consistently raises issues of violent protests and intimidation.
“We have also seen several reports on how the film, ‘Emergency’, which was being screened in several halls were being obstructed. We consistently raise concerns with the UK Government regarding incidents of violent protest and intimidation by anti-India elements, freedom of speech and expression cannot be applied selectively and those obstructing it must be held accountable,” he said.
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