The Maharashtra Assembly has become the fourth state legislature to pass a resolution against the BBC documentary on the Gujarat riots, saying the film attempted to malign the country’s judiciary and create a religious divide.
The resolution, moved by BJP member Atul Bhatkhalkar, was passed by a voice vote on Saturday. The Opposition was not in the House when it was taken up.
The other states that have passed similar resolutions are:
Assam
On March 23, the Assam Assembly passed a resolution against the BBC documentary, demanding “strictest possible action” against the broadcaster’s “malicious, dangerous agenda to instigate religious communities, flare religious tension and malign India’s global standing”.
BJP MLA Bhubon Pegu, who moved the resolution, questioned the timing of the release of the documentary and alleged an “international conspiracy” against India….
