Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Faces Disruptions and Protests in UK Cinemas
The Indian government condemns the actions of pro-Khalistan groups as British MP raises concerns over free speech violations.
- Screenings of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' were disrupted across UK cinemas by pro-Khalistan activists, with some theaters pulling the film due to safety concerns.
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized the disruptions, emphasizing that freedom of speech and expression should not be selectively applied.
- British MP Bob Blackman condemned the protests in Parliament, describing the disruptors as 'masked Khalistani terrorists' and urging the UK Home Secretary to act against such intimidation.
- The film, which portrays India's 1975 Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has faced backlash from certain Sikh groups alleging anti-Sikh content, a claim denied by the filmmakers.
- Kangana Ranaut expressed frustration over the silence of Indian politicians and feminists, contrasting it with the support from the British MP.