British TV. regulatory authority Ofcom imposes fine on Indian channel for hate speech against Pakistani people

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LONDON: British TV. regulatory authority Ofcom has imposed a 20,000 pounds fine on Republic Bharat, Republic TV’s Hindi channel, for hate speech against Pakistani people in a program hosted by Indian anchor, Arnab Goswami.

In a detailed note on its decision, Ofcom said that Republic Bharat’s Poochta Hai Bharat program in the evening primetime show had failed to comply with its broadcasting rules.

According to Ofcom, an episode, shown on September 6, 2019, featured comments made by the host and some of his guests that amounted to hate speech against Pakistani people, derogatory and abusive treatment of Pakistani people.

Ofcom’s note says the content was also potentially offensive and not sufficiently justified by the context.

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