Shiv Sena member accuses Netflix of 'defaming' Hindus and India

This picture has been used for representational purpose

A member of Shiv Sena IT Cell, Ramesh Solanki has registered a police complaint against Netflix alleging that the US-based online streaming service is "defaming Hindus and India" through shows hosted on its platform. According to news agency, ANI, Ramesh Solanki in his complaint given at Mumbai's LT Marg police station, has cited examples of series like 'Laila', 'Sacred Games', and 'Ghoul', along with shows of standup comedian Hasan Minhaj to accuse the online web series platform, Netflix of trying to "paint an incorrect picture of Hindus and India globally."

Also Read: Amit Shah meets Maharashtra BJP leaders, keeps away from ally Shiv Sena

"Almost every series on Netflix India is with the intention to defame the country on a global level. It is with deep-rooted Hinduphobia that the platform is portraying the nation in a bad light," member of Shiv Sena IT Cell, Ramesh Solanki has stated in his complaint. "I urge the authorities to look into all of the above-mentioned content and take the necessary steps from summoning their team to cancelling their licenses as deemed fit. One cannot allow an incorrect generalisation based on bogus rhetoric trying to defame a religious minority i.e. Hindu in countries other than India," he added.

Also Read: Sena leader booked for abetting woman's rape by his brothers

Ramesh Solanki has urged the police to "take necessary legal action" against Netflix for "hurting Hindu sentiments." A copy of the complaint has also been sent to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Commissioner of Police. a member of Shiv Sena IT Cell has filed a police complaint against Netflix alleging that the US-based online streaming service is "defaming Hindus and India" through shows hosted on its platform. In his complaint given at Mumbai's LT Marg police station, Solanki has cited examples of series like 'Sacred Games', 'Laila' and 'Ghoul', along with shows of standup comedian Hasan Minhaj to accuse Netflix of trying to "paint an incorrect picture of Hindus and India globally."

Also Read: Mumbai: Sena redirects Rs 1 crore funds for poor kids, Opposition says it's 'illegal'

"Almost every series on Netflix India is with the intention to defame the country on a global level. It is with deep-rooted Hinduphobia that the platform is portraying the nation in a bad light," Solanki has stated in his complaint. "I urge the authorities to look into all of the above-mentioned content and take the necessary steps from summoning their team to cancelling their licenses as deemed fit. One cannot allow an incorrect generalisation based on bogus rhetoric trying to defame a religious minority i.e. Hindu in countries other than India," he added. Ramesh Solanki has urged police to "take necessary legal action" against Netflix for "hurting Hindu sentiments." A copy of the complaint has also been sent to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Commissioner of Police.

With inputs from ANI

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates