'Freedom of speech can't be selective': India raps UK over 'Emergency' screening disruption3Photo© timesofindia.indiatimes.com

'Freedom of speech can't be selective': India raps UK over 'Emergency' screening disruption

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The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday responded to reports of disruptions during the screening of Kangana Ranaut's ‘Emergency’ film in London, saying that India has raised concerns with the UK government.

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut as former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the poster of her film, Emergency.(HT_PRINT)

“We've also seen several reports on how the film Emergency, which was being screened in several halls, was being obstructed. We consistently raise concerns with the UK government regarding incidents of violent protests and intimidation by anti-India elements” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.