India: The Modi Question
India: The Modi Question

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India: The Modi Question

2023
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Tensions in the world’s largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude towards the nation's Muslim population. What's the truth?

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Director: Multiple CreatorsGenres: Documentary, Political

Plot Summary

This two-part documentary series from BBC News investigates the role of Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India, during the 2002 Gujarat riots. It examines allegations of his complicity and the subsequent political rise that led him to the nation's highest office. The series explores testimonies from individuals involved and raises questions about accountability and governance in India.

Critical Reception

The documentary sparked significant controversy and was banned in India by the government, which deemed it 'hostile propaganda'. Internationally, it received attention for its critical examination of a prominent world leader and the historical events it covered. Reactions were divided, with supporters of the documentary praising its journalistic investigation and critics denouncing it as biased and inaccurate.

What Reviewers Say

  • The documentary offers a critical perspective on Narendra Modi's past.

  • It faced significant pushback and a ban in India.

  • International reception highlighted journalistic inquiry into political figures.

Google audience: Due to its ban in India and the polarized nature of its reception, there is no consolidated summary of Google user reviews available for this documentary within India. International audiences and critics have engaged with the content based on their own political viewpoints and access to the broadcast.

Fun Fact

The Indian government blocked access to the documentary on social media platforms within India and ordered universities to remove screenings, leading to widespread debate about freedom of expression.

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