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Updated September 4th, 2019 at 17:58 IST

Shiv Sena files complaint against Netflix for defaming Hindus & India

A Shiv Sena member has filed a complaint against online streaming portal Netflix. In his complaint, he has accused Netflix India of defaming Hindus and India.

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Ramesh Solanki, a member of Shiv Sena's I-T cell, has filed a complaint against US-based online streaming portal Netflix. He has alleged that Netflix has and continues to defame Hindus and India through its Indian originals. 

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Solanki accuses shows on Netflix India of spreading hate

As per a copy of the complaint filed at LT Marg Police station, Solanki has accused Netflix of trying to paint a wrong image of Hinduism and India globally. He has given examples of shows like Ghoul, Sacred Games, Leila, and the show Patriot Act by International standup comedian Hasan Minhaj. 

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Online streaming platform portraying Nation in a bad light: Solanki

In his complaint, Solanki also specified parts of the shows, which, as per him are a clear insult to the Hindus and India. He has accused Sacred Games, produced by Anurag Kashyap, of holding Hindus responsible for all the crime happening in the world, including killings in the US. Huma Qureshi starrer Leila is said to have been promoting Aryavat to be a way of life in the future. As per Solanki, it is more like a radical cult, as it defames and hurts religious sentiments. Comedian Hasan Minhaj has been accused of spreading false propaganda about the Central Government's decision to abrogate Article 370. Horror series Ghoul which shows custodial killings by the army has been blamed for spreading wrong and hateful propaganda. 

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In his complaint, Solanki said, "Almost, every series of Netflix India is with the intention to defame the country on a global level. It is with the deep-rooted Hinduphobia that the platform is portraying the nation in a bad light."

Ramesh Solanki of Shiv Sena has urged the police to investigate the content mentioned in the complaint and to take all necessary steps from summoning the team to cancelling Netflix's license if required.

He further said, "One cannot allow an innocent generalisation based on bogus rhetoric trying to defame a religious minority i.e. Hindus in countries other than India." Furthermore, he also called out the agenda of the series to be a sinister plot. 

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Here's the complaint:

Update: The Shiv Sena has issued a tweet denying that it has filed a complaint against Netflix India. 

 

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Published September 4th, 2019 at 12:17 IST

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