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Those Who Talk Of Freedom Of Expression Trying To Discredit ‘The Kashmir Files’: PM Narendra Modi

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that there was a conspiracy to defame ‘The Kashmir Files’, which depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990.

“Those who claim to be the flag bearers of freedom of expression are furious for the last 5-6 days. Instead of praising the film on the basis of facts, they are ready to defame the files of Kashmir,” the Prime Minister said.

“The makers decided to judge what they believe to be true. But they are neither ready to understand nor accept the truth. The conspiracy is being hatched for the last 5-6 days.

“My issue is not the film, but they need to bring out the truth in national interests. Those who disagree with this film can make their own on the basis of their perception,” Modi said, saying that some critics are upset that the truth that was deliberately hidden is now coming out in the open.

The Prime Minister’s remarks came amid criticism by the makers of the film accusing them of promoting a communal agenda.

There has been political turmoil after the Kerala unit of Congress posted a tweet blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party for the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus. However, Congress later deleted the tweet, assuring it to look into the matter.

Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the film depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits after they were systematically targeted by Pakistan-backed terrorists in 1990.

The film stars Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumaar and Mithun Chakraborty in pivotal roles.

Several BJP-ruled states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh have declared film entertainment tax-free. At the box office, the film has earned Rs 42 crore in the last four days since its release.

Karnataka Assembly speaker Vishweshwar Kageri on Monday said that a screening of the film should be arranged for the Karnataka legislators.

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