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India: The Modi Question

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2023
  • 59m
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Narendra Modi in India: The Modi Question (2023)
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Tensions in the world's largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?Tensions in the world's largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?Tensions in the world's largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?

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    • Arundhati Roy
    • Subramanian Swamy
    • Swapan Dasgupta
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    • Stars
      • Arundhati Roy
      • Subramanian Swamy
      • Swapan Dasgupta
    • 18User reviews
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    Arundhati Roy
    Arundhati Roy
    • Self
    • 2023
    Subramanian Swamy
    • Self - Fmr. BJP MP…
    • 2023
    Swapan Dasgupta
    • Self - Fmr. BJP MP and BJP's National exec. member…
    • 2023
    Surabhi Tandon
    • Self - Lead Interviewer
    • 2023
    Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay
    • Self - Journalist and author
    • 2023
    Hartosh Singh Bal
    • Self - Investigative Journalist…
    • 2023
    Chris Ogden
    • Self - India politics expert, Univ. of St. Andrews…
    • 2023
    Swadesh Singh
    • Self - Political Scientist, Delhi Univ. and fmr. VP of BJP's youth wing…
    • 2023
    Christophe Jaffrelot
    • Self - Professor, King's college London and author
    • 2023
    Aakar Patel
    • Self - Chair, Amnesty International India
    • 2023
    Imran Khan
    Imran Khan
    • Self - Victim's lawyer
    • 2023
    Babu Bajrangi
    • Self - Gujarat riots perpetrator
    • 2023
    Jack Straw
    • Self - Fmr. UK Foreign Secretary
    • 2023
    Jill McGivering
    • Self - Fmr. BBC reporter
    • 2023
    Amit Shah
    • Self - Indian Home minister and Modi's confidant
    • 2023
    Aakashi Bhatt
    • Self - Sanjiv Bhatt's daughter
    • 2023
    Cedric Prakash
    • Self - Jesuit priest
    • 2023
    Imtiyaz Pathan
    • Self - Gujarat communal riot survivor
    • 2023
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    10hifishorts

    Very true story and real face of current pm of india Narendra modi...

    Every indian must watch before voting any party who beg for votes in the name of religion.

    Must watch if you are true indian Only andhbhakts will don't watch it BBC is not related or friend of any political party.

    BBC shows the truth...true and only true face of Indian society that how it's going on in the name of religion and political propaganda just like... Britishers looted India now bjp doing the same ruling India and making india private property of mr. Ambani and adaani...the two friends of modi... The real story is based on Indian truth... Every indian citizen must watch it.its very very true story.... Just neglect what other says.
    10arafatcubd

    Balanced, well researched, perfectly presented

    The documentary "India: The Modi Question" is a thought-provoking examination of the rise of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the impact of his policies on India's political, social and economic landscape. The film delves into the controversial aspects of Modi's rule and raises questions about his commitment to democracy, secularism, and human rights. The film does not shy away from presenting both sides of the argument, giving voice to Modi's supporters as well as his detractors. The film is well-researched and presents a balanced view of Modi's reign, making it an important watch for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of contemporary Indian politics. The film is recommended for those who are interested in current events, politics and human rights.
    10michaelrowin-73482

    The eye opener, Darkside Revealer, Factual Work

    This documentary is a worth watching and must watch content for every Indian. It's clearly brings out the Cheap and filthy Indian politics before us. The main reason behind my time investment on this documentary is the fact that it was not yet allowed to be released in India. We as Indians should enlighten our visions that how the Indian Democracy is moving ahead. This documentary gives us the proper facts that how Modi came into Power. Nothing in this documentary is a mere assumption or an illusionary idea. I am expecting more episodes from BBC to also reveal the bigshots behind Modi's crown.
    3arrowamit-20563

    Propaganda and information warfare

    From Nehru, Indira , Rajiv to Manmohan India had been shaken by many riots not only to muslims but to many other religions. But for some propagandist there had only one riot in India since Independence. During the Manmohan regime there was worst riot in UP. But no Political leader was responsible. Bhagalpur riots were worst of riots in India but no one had ever noticed to that. No cm was responsible. A riot which was fueled by minorities by burning innocents in train is always propagated by the communist infested Journalism in India. BBC is not higher than supreme court of india. BBC should stop this information warfare in india, whose head is indulged in corruption charges and biasness. Britishers are unable to digest that india is now more powerful than their own country. How a country ruled by britishers has become cynosure of the world, how can they become so developed. They are unable to digest that. But Long gone are the days of the Britishers. They should look at their own country and attrocities done by them throughout history to many countries in the world. They should make documentaries about the land owned by them in various parts of the world like The falkland Islands.
    5samabc-31952

    Lopsided but raise questions.. Timr for BBC to make one on Bengal Famine!!

    Not sure if this is an agenda-setting story but there are many facts that one can not dismiss their significance in establishing a theory that could be half-true and half-false.

    Gujarat Riots:
    • if SIT finding did not implicate then CM Modi or his government then what fueled 3 days of carnage
    • In what circumstances was Haren Pandya killed?


    • A smart and brilliant IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt who took on Modi was put behind bars for life imprisonment!!!! As he was the sole surviving witness of the carnage
    • Why SC upheld the finding of SIT? Why it did not investigate further into the witnesses' testimonies
    -Why human rights activist who helped Jaafri's widow (Jaffri was the MP who asked for Modi's help as his home was attacked by a mob but Modi refused and later he was beheaded by the same mob) The Pink Revolution: 2017 lynching and killing of 300 mostly Muslims subsequent to PM Modi's strong message about animals being slaughtered on the name of the Pink Revolution esp about export of beef Good intention but he failed to deliver the same as a leader. Why did he wait to condemn the violence and he broke his silence only when Alimuddin Mansoori was killed. BJP spokesman NityaAnand Mahto and few others were arrested in connection with Mansoori's killing but then all 8 convicts were bailed. This bail was given by BJP minister Jayant Sinha who welcomed the convicts with garlands upon their release. These men are still free!!!! Why?

    NRC (CAA): Targeted to track illegal immigrants and make a roll call system, a much needed for the country. But then what went wrong? PM Modi's statement "We passed the bill to help the persecuted." clearly states his intention to welcome oppressed Hindus. Nothing wrong to do so. But why were Muslims singled out? How can one justify the police brutality at Jamia Millia University. As a leader he should have open the doors for talks instead of using force and a divisive approach.

    Nothing wrong if India becomes a Hindu nation when 80% of the population is Hindus. But what exactly is Hindu Rashtra? How do you define Hindu Rashtra?

    Does it mean Enforcing the Caste System?

    Eradicating non-Hindus?

    Becoming exclusionary for the key positions in the government?

    Prohibiting inter-racial marriages?

    Governing or restricting a religion specific practices, laws?

    Restricting non-Hindu migration?

    BJP's brand nationalism and the Hindutva ideology may have plagued the nation seemingly. But the fact remains that more than a billion people of different faiths and strong ideologies are still living in harmony. India lives in its diversity, its rich culture and its integrity.

    Documentary does seem biased and lopsided. For example, no one from the Godhera incidence victims' families was interviewed during the documentary making. It deals with black and white scenarios. Extremism prevails on both the sides but only one side is shown. The goal of documentary is to prove that Muslims in india have a horrifying life and they all live in fear. It however does raise questions. Whether commander or the chain of Command was on the bandwagon, or however little their part was but as a leader he must own those mistakes or actions that were buggered up or targeted or conspired but all under his watch. Establishing a criminal conspiracy within a law is often difficult but the conduct could still be questionable.

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      The documentary was banned by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. The timing of the documentary's release was quoted as an attempt to defame the Modi government and tarnish his image on international fora. BJP accused BBC of 'visceral political hatred' for Modi. It is worth noting that the apex court of India, the Supreme Court, has already confirmed SIT clean chit to PM Modi in Gujarat riots case by rejecting Zakia Jafri's plea in June, 2022.

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      • January 17, 2023 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
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