Russia has accused the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of “waging an information war” against different global centers of power, including Moscow, that pursue independent policies.
When asked to comment on BBC's controversial documentary against PM Modi, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said: “Our Indian friends have already made a comment on this situation. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that it is yet another evidence of the BBC waging an information war on different fronts – not only against Russia, but also against other global centers of power pursuing an independent policy.”
Maria Zakharova stated that the BBC is not an independent corporation, but a dependent one that often neglects basic journalism requirements.
“It should be treated accordingly. The BBC is not an independent television and radio corporation, but a dependent one, often neglecting the basic requirements of the journalism profession,” she added.
Zakharova also pointed out that the BBC has been fighting even within the British establishment, being an instrument for some groups against others. The controversial documentary about Prime Minister Modi, which focuses on the 2002 Gujarat riots when he was the chief minister of that state, has been criticized by the Ministry of External Affairs in India as lacking objectivity and reflecting a colonial mindset.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also defended Prime Minister Modi over the documentary, stating that he doesn't agree with the characterization of his Indian counterpart.
