‘Will post another…’: Mahua Moitra now shares part 2 of BBC documentary on PM
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Will post another…’: Mahua Moitra now shares part 2 of BBC documentary on PM

Hindustan Times  

Days after sharing the link to episode 1 of a controversial BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday tweeted the link to episode 2 of the documentary. The government had on Friday directed social media platforms Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary titled "India: The Modi Question". Last week, Moitra and another TMC MP Derek O'Brien shared the link to the documentary and vowed to fight against "censorship". She posted a link to the documentary on her official handle stating -"Sorry, Haven’t been elected to represent world’s largest democracy to accept censorship.

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From ‘hara*i’ to ‘pajama’ remark: How crass conduct has become a staple part of TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s public life
6 months ago

From ‘hara*i’ to ‘pajama’ remark: How crass conduct has become a staple part of TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s public life

Op India  

Known for her unhinged rants and abusive behaviour inside and outside the parliament, TMC MP Mahua Moitra stoked a fresh controversy when she used sexual innuendos to take potshots at NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma over her viral picture from a visit to Hathras, UP. Mahua Moitra’s crass response to Nidhi enquiring about Rekha Sharma The remarks triggered a suo moto …

'Indian media… a rare species': Mahua Moitra on interview of Pawar backing Adani
1 year, 9 months ago

'Indian media… a rare species': Mahua Moitra on interview of Pawar backing Adani

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra hit out Friday at a national news broadcaster over an interview of Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar - in which he dismissed the opposition's campaign for a parliamentary inquiry into the report by short-seller Hindenburg Research and backed embattled billionaire Gautam Adani - and declared Indian media organisations to be a 'rare species'. READ | …

BBC documentary on PM Modi 'badly researched', doesn't represent UK govt's view: British MP
1 year, 10 months ago

BBC documentary on PM Modi 'badly researched', doesn't represent UK govt's view: British MP

Firstpost  

New Delhi: BBC documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is a hatchet job. The lawmaker further said the broadcaster “does not represent views of the British government.” Speaking to News18, Blackman said the two episode docu-series also “sought to demonstrate that the Indian judicial system could not be trusted and I am afraid that the judicial system in India …

BBC documentary row: PIL filed in SC challenging Centre's decision to ban documentary on PM Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

BBC documentary row: PIL filed in SC challenging Centre's decision to ban documentary on PM Modi

India TV News  

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to 'ban' a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots in the country, alleging it was 'malafide, arbitrary and unconstitutional.' The PIL filed by advocate ML Sharma also urged the apex court to call and examine the BBC documentary - both parts I and II - and …

'Delhi Police in overdrive': Mahua Moitra's fresh attack over BBC documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

'Delhi Police in overdrive': Mahua Moitra's fresh attack over BBC documentary

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of controversy over screening of a documentary by the BBC on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at universities in Delhi and other parts of the country, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra targeted the police in the national capital. "Amazing how Delhi Police in overdrive to stop @BBC film screening but nowhere to be found when woman is dragged …

On India blocking BBC documentary on Modi, US says, ‘certainly a point we have…’
1 year, 11 months ago

On India blocking BBC documentary on Modi, US says, ‘certainly a point we have…’

Hindustan Times  

Days after the Centre ordered YouTube to take down the copies of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked Twitter to remove posts related to the film, the United States said it supports the importance of a free press around the world and has made the point in India as well. People watch the BBC documentary "India: …

BBC film on India's PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire
1 year, 11 months ago

BBC film on India's PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Days after India blocked a BBC documentary that …

'Not familiar...' : US reacts to controversial BBC documentary critical of PM Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

'Not familiar...' : US reacts to controversial BBC documentary critical of PM Modi

India TV News  

BBC documentary row: The United States has given its reaction over the ongoing row on a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has sparked controversy since its release. "I'm not familiar with the documentary you're referring to, however, I am very familiar with the shared values that enact the United States and India as two thriving and vibrant …

BBC Documentary on Modi: Oppn Shares Links Despite Blocks, BJP Slams 'Colonial Intoxication'
1 year, 11 months ago

BBC Documentary on Modi: Oppn Shares Links Despite Blocks, BJP Slams 'Colonial Intoxication'

News 18  

Ever since the British Broadcasting Company ’s documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots “India: The Modi Question” was released, it has landed itself in controversy with the Centre blocking the online links saying that even sharing of any clips via social media is barred. Here are top developments in the BBC Documentary Row: On January 20, the government had ordered social …

Trinamool MPs share link to controversial BBC documentary on PM Modi, say they won't accept 'censorship'
1 year, 11 months ago

Trinamool MPs share link to controversial BBC documentary on PM Modi, say they won't accept 'censorship'

The Hindu  

Lashing out at the Centre, Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Derek O'Brien on Sunday shared the link to the controversial BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to fight against "censorship". The government had on Friday directed social media platforms Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary titled India: The …

BBC Modi documentary: In Govt vs Opposition, blocked links resurface on Twitter
1 year, 11 months ago

BBC Modi documentary: In Govt vs Opposition, blocked links resurface on Twitter

Live Mint  

'Censorship' as an order of the ruling is no surprise in India. However, unlike other instances, this time not allowing Indians to watch a documentary made by British Broadcasting Company on Prime Minister Narendra Modi has triggered a rebel act in the Centre versus Opposition. Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra said her tweet leading to the link of the 'controversial' …

Mahua Moitra calls Centre ‘insecure’ on blocking PM Modi’s BBC documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

Mahua Moitra calls Centre ‘insecure’ on blocking PM Modi’s BBC documentary

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra has called the Centre 'insecure’ on blocking PM Modi's BBC documentary. Moitra further went and shared the archived link of the BBC documentary, saying that “haven’t been elected to represent world’s largest democracy to accept censorship.” BBC released a documentary called India: The Modi Question. This comes as the Centre on 21 January, directed the officials …

PM Modi’s BBC documentary: Former RAW chief calls it ’prejudiced’
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi’s BBC documentary: Former RAW chief calls it ’prejudiced’

Live Mint  

Sanjeev Tripathi, the former head of RAW, criticised the BBC for its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "This documentary of BBC, which claims to examine the so-called tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India, and in that context, talks about again the so-called controversial policies of Prime Minister Modi, is not only prejudiced but is also biassed and full …

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Gujarat riots
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Gujarat riots

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Saturday ordered video sharing service YouTube to take down copies of a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, and asked Twitter to remove posts in connection with the film that the administration believes poses a threat to the sovereignty of the country, its relationships with other nations, and public order, people aware of …

I&B Ministry Blocks Links to BBC Documentary on Modi, Opposition Lashes Out
1 year, 11 months ago

I&B Ministry Blocks Links to BBC Documentary on Modi, Opposition Lashes Out

The Quint  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos of the first episode of BBC's documentary 'India: The Modi Question', said Kanchan Gupta, Senior Adviser to the Ministry on Saturday, 21 January. Meanwhile, Derek O'Brien, Trinamool Congress MP alleged that his tweet on BBC's documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was taken down. Derek O'Brien's …

Centre directs officials to block videos, tweets on ‘BBC documentary on PM’
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre directs officials to block videos, tweets on ‘BBC documentary on PM’

Live Mint  

The Central government has directed the officials to block multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question”, sources said as quoted by news agency PTI. After examining the documentary, senior officials of several ministries including external affairs, home affairs, and information and broadcasting found that it was an attempt to cast aspersions …

I&B Ministry blocks BBC documentary critical of PM Modi; Opposition slams ‘censorship’
1 year, 11 months ago

I&B Ministry blocks BBC documentary critical of PM Modi; Opposition slams ‘censorship’

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued orders to block multiple YouTube videos of the first episode of the BBC documentary, “India: The Modi Question”, as well as more than 50 tweets linking to the videos. The documentary, produced by the United Kingdom’s public broadcaster, had earlier been termed a “propaganda piece” by the Ministry of External Affairs, which …

Is Twitter deleting posts on PM Modi’s BBC documentary? TMC MP claims so
1 year, 11 months ago

Is Twitter deleting posts on PM Modi’s BBC documentary? TMC MP claims so

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien has claimed that Twitter removed his tweet on a BBC documentary that he claimed "exposed" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on minorities. This series investigates the truth behind these allegations and examines Modi’s backstory to explore other questions about his politics when it comes to India’s largest religious minority,” says the description of the BBC …

TMC's Derek O'Brien says Twitter deletes post on BBC's PM Modi documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

TMC's Derek O'Brien says Twitter deletes post on BBC's PM Modi documentary

Hindustan Times  

Derek O'Brien, a Trinamool Congress MP, on Saturday alleged that his tweet on a BBC documentary, which he claimed “exposed” Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stand on minorities, has been deleted by Twitter. The two-part BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question” claims it investigated certain aspects relating to the 2002 Gujarat riots when Modi was the chief minister of the state. …

Twitter deleted post on BBC documentary critical of PM Modi: Derek O’Brien
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter deleted post on BBC documentary critical of PM Modi: Derek O’Brien

The Hindu  

TMC MP Derek O'Brien has alleged that a tweet by him on a BBC documentary which he claimed "exposed" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stand on minorities has been deleted by Twitter. Posting a mail from the microblogging site which said his tweet was deleted on the request of the Indian government claiming it violated laws in India, Mr. O'Brien termed …

Govt blocks tweets sharing BBC documentary critical of PM Modi, say sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt blocks tweets sharing BBC documentary critical of PM Modi, say sources

India TV News  

BBC documentary on PM Modi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued directions for blocking of multiple YouTube videos which published the first episode of the BBC Documentary “India: The Modi Question”, sources said. The documentary produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, UK’s Public Broadcaster, has been earlier called by MEA as a "propaganda piece" that lacks objectivity and reflects …

Journalists, Political Leaders Slam TMC's Mahua Moitra for 'Two Paisa-worth Media' Remark
4 years, 1 month ago

Journalists, Political Leaders Slam TMC's Mahua Moitra for 'Two Paisa-worth Media' Remark

News 18  

The media fraternity in West Bengal has taken umbrage over comments by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra at a party meeting, where she purportedly described the press as “two paisa worth”. Expressing dismay over Moitra’s counter, Press Club – Kolkata president Snehasis Sur said on Tuesday that journalists are hurt at the way “she made light of her initial comments”. …

Zee Media Files Defamation Case Against TMC MP Mahua Moitra
5 years, 5 months ago

Zee Media Files Defamation Case Against TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Live Law  

A criminal complaint was on Friday filed in a court here against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra by Zee Media Corporation Ltd, accusing her of defaming the news channel. The complaint comes days after Moitra filed a defamation complaint against the news channel and its Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary for alleging that her June 25 speech in Parliament on the 'seven …

Defamation complaint filed against TMC MP Mahua Moitra
5 years, 5 months ago

Defamation complaint filed against TMC MP Mahua Moitra

India TV News  

A criminal complaint was on Friday filed in a court here against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra by Zee Media Corporation Ltd, accusing her of defaming the news channel. The complaint comes days after Moitra filed a defamation complaint against the news channel and its Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary for alleging that her June 25 speech in Parliament on the 'seven …

TMC's Mahua Moitra moves privilege motion against news channel
5 years, 6 months ago

TMC's Mahua Moitra moves privilege motion against news channel

India TV News  

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday moved a breach of privilege motion in the Lok Sabha against a Hindi news channel and its anchor for falsely reporting her debut speech in Parliament last week. "Sir, under Rule 225, I have given a breach of privilege notice against Zee TV and its editor Sudhir Chaudhary for falsely reporting my maiden …

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