Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his appreciation for the newly released film ‘The Kashmir Files’ quite clear over the past few days. In a new video, PM Modi said that an “entire ecosystem” was trying to discredit the film which tells the “truth”.
The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, released on March 11. The film is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Valley in the 1990s. It has ignited spirited debate from all sides.
Speaking on the film, PM Modi said, “People have been discussing it for the past few days. The people who usually spend their lives advocating for freedom of expression have suddenly got very agitated. They are not discussing the film as a piece of art. Instead, this whole ecosystem is trying very hard to discredit the film.”
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“The makers of the film had the guts to portray the truth. Whatever they thought the truth is, they tried to put out. But these people have not tried to accept or welcome this truth and they don’t want the world to see the film,” he added.
PM Modi emphasised in his address that he is not making a case for a particular case but for the truth to come out. “It is good for the country if the truth comes out,” he said.
Recognising that people can have different perceptions, PM Modi said, “Those who think this is not a good film can make their own movie – who’s stopping them? But these people are just shocked that the truth that has been suppressed for so long is finally coming out. And someone is working hard to do that.”
Finally, PM Modi said he hoped everyone will take the responsibility of standing for the truth.
MODI AT BJP MEET
On Tuesday, at the BJP’s parliamentary party meeting, PM Modi told all the MPs gathered to watch The Kashmir Files.
“The Kashmir Files is a very good movie. All of you should watch it. More such movies should be made,” PM Modi said.
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On March 12, the film’s team, including director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, his wife and actress Pallavi Joshi, and the film’s producer Abhishek, had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM congratulated them and appreciated the film.
