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India has taken-up with UK authorities cause of disruptions reported during the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s new film ‘Emergency’ by alleged Khalistani elements in many theatres in Britain.

On Friday during the weekly presser of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) the Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed hope that the UK government will take appropriate action in the matter.

This new film on Emergency period was recently given certification by the Films Censor Board after Kangana Ranaut agreed with some revisions.

The feature film is based on the Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi in 1975.

“The film Emergency screened in several halls was being obstructed. We have consistently raised with the UK government incidents of violent protests and intimidation by anti-India elements.

“Freedom of speech and expression cannot be applied selectively, and those obstructing it must be held accountable.

“We hope the UK side will take appropriate action against those responsible. Our High Commission in London remains in touch with our community members for their safety and welfare. So we expect the UK side to take strong appropriate action in this matter,” he reiterated.

The issue was raised in British Parliament by Bob Blackman a Conservative MP from Harrow East constituency.

He said in a post on X: “I raised the horrific intimidation of my constituents and many others, as Pro-Khalistan thugs disrupted screenings of the new “Emergency” film in cinemas.

“Some cinemas have even pulled the film in fear of more disruption.