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The IC 814 Kandahar Hijacking Netflix has sparked significant controversy in India. But what exactly has caused the uproar? Why are people outraged, and how have the government and public responded? Let’s break down the real cause below.
IC-814 Kandahar Hijacking Series Timeframe
The Kandahar Hijack is a miniseries on Netflix India, A show helmed by Anubhav Sinha tries to bring those intense scenes and political drama around the Kandahar hijacking back.
Petition Against the Show
The PIL (Public Interest Litigation) against the public release of the web series was filed by Surjit Singh Yadav, who is the president of Hindu Sena in the Delhi High Court.
Ground For Petition:
The petition claims that the show portrays names like Bhola and Shankar, which are respectable in Hinduism instead of using real bigots involved in IC 814 Kandahar Hijacking Netflix. This has offended some members of the Hindu community as it is perceived to be blasphemous in their religious beliefs.
Government Views on the Series
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has also asked TV channels to stick to its advisory.
Government Action:
The I&B Ministry has asked the content head of Netflix India to explain how it justifies the way in which the 2001 IC-814 Kandahar hijackers are being portrayed. Our religion and religious sentiments should not be hurt in any way by this kind of content.
Why Are the Names of Hijackers Controversial?
The hijackers have been referred to by code names like Chief, Doctor, 7Burger, etc. in the series. The dispute pertains to the use of Hindu names for terrorists, which some consider distorted facts about a painful part of history.
The code names:
In the event that you might not be aware, those were indeed the callsigns used by the hijackers who belonged to terror group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen as per a statement of Home Ministry Jan 2000. But several, including leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), objected to Hindu names and said it might give an impression to viewers that Hindus had waylaid the plane.
How Do Political Figures React?
The series prompted a torrent of online criticism from myriad political leaders and media figures.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a former Union Minister and prominent BJP leader, didn’t hold back his criticism of the series. He argued that it could mislead viewers about who was actually responsible for the hijacking. Chandrasekhar welcomed the move by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to call Netflix in for a discussion, seeing it as a necessary step to address the issue.
Amit Malviya
Amit Malviya, BJP IT Cell Chief has stated that this series would in the future legitimize the act of hijack by name-shifting hijackers from Muslims obviously to non-muslims who change everyday perceptions towards historical events.
Opposition Voices
Opposition Voices: However, leaders including Priyanka Chaturvedi of Shiv Sena-UBT and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have questioned the outrage saying there should be consistency in demand for historical accuracy in films.
What is the Reaction of Netflix to This Controversy?
Netflix has yet to comment on the matter publicly. The government has other questions, and the public does too — yet reports indicate that Twitter is engaged in very serious thought on how to respond.
So what now for upcoming content?
The debate surrounding IC 814 Kandahar Hijacking Netflix, underlines the kind of tightrope walking streaming channels have to do when it comes down to being just platform-based for creativity and steering off controversy triggers. This case has the potential to set a precedent in India on how historical events are depicted by its media houses.
Brief
The whole debate with regard to the IC-814 Kandahar hijacking series is an important one that questions creative freedom, historical accuracy, and cultural sensitivity. While the legal and public grievances will continue, it remains to be seen what conclusion may come of this debacle (and how far they go towards controlling sensitive subjects in entertainment).
Keys of controversy
- The series uses respected Hindu names for terrorists, offending.
- The I&B Ministry has summoned Netflix to address concerns.
- BJP leaders criticize the series for distorting historical facts.
