The BBC went ahead and aired the controversial documentary on the Delhi Nirbhaya rape case on Wednesday (4 March) night despite requests by the Indian government not to, following a court ban.
The film "India's Daughter" has been viewed by many as a media forum for a brutal rapist to justify his act.
The BBC had planned to air the film on 8 March to mark International Women's Day but advanced the date following objections in India, saying the film will allow viewers to see "incredibly powerful documentary at the earliest opportunity".
It claimed that the film had handled the issue "responsibly".
The documentary filmmaker Leslee Udwin appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to view the documentary, which, she said, was a "gift to India", before any action was taken on it. Full story...
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The film "India's Daughter" has been viewed by many as a media forum for a brutal rapist to justify his act.
The BBC had planned to air the film on 8 March to mark International Women's Day but advanced the date following objections in India, saying the film will allow viewers to see "incredibly powerful documentary at the earliest opportunity".
It claimed that the film had handled the issue "responsibly".
The documentary filmmaker Leslee Udwin appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to view the documentary, which, she said, was a "gift to India", before any action was taken on it. Full story...
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