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New Delhi, June 6: Facing backlash across social media for remaining mum over recent spree in targetted killing of Hindus in the valley, ‘The Kashmir Files’ fame director Vivek Agnihotri has finally spoken on the “longest continuous genocide”.
He along with producer and wife, Pallavi Joshi, have embarked on the ‘Humanity Tour’, to spread the message of peace and humanity across the globe.
During their latest stop at the Scottish Parliament, Vivek talked about the Kashmiri Hindus’ plight.
The filmmaker also put the genocide of the 90s in Kashmir in spotlight with his speech. He said, “Genocide begins and ends. In the history of humanity, the Kashmir genocide is the longest continuous genocide.
“Today as I stand here, just a few hours ago a bank manager was identified, targeted, and shot! Two days ago a lady teacher was identified and shot.
“A few days ago another Hindu teacher was identified and shot.
“A land which once was a land of great Hindu civilisation, today there are no Hindus there. This a very sad commentary on humanity because we have very selectively shown empathy depending on what side of the politics we are.”
The filmmaker was also applauded by the senior member of the Scottish Parliament who committed to bring a motion on the Kashmiri Hindu genocide in the House.
Vivek said on social media post: “Member of Parliament, @Jackson Carlaw has committed to bring a motion in Scottish Parliament on Kashmiri Hindu GENOCIDE and to commend #TheKashmirFiles for showing the pain of Hindus. The power of an honest ‘PEOPLE’s FILM’. #HumanityTour”
The filmmaker in his speech also said, “...for 32 years, it was happening right in front of our eyes but the world, especially the narrative builders, the media, the historians, the social scientists, the artists, filmmakers, and documentary makers chose to ignore it as if nothing happened.
“So an entire generation grew up without knowing anything. And who are the victims? The victims are not only Hindu but also Muslims from the young generation. Because anybody who is born after the 1990s has no idea that Hindus ever existed. This is humanity vs radicalization!”
“This is humanity vs brainwashing! This is humanity vs terrorism! We have to choose which side we are on. Anybody who takes up a gun and kills a child rapes a woman cuts anybody into 50 pieces, the entire humanity should stand up and not just oppose it but also make an effort to defeat it,” he added.
“With the vision to give back to the society and mankind, the makers of the truth-teller movie have embarked on the ‘Humanity Tour’ whose agenda is to spread love and awareness about India’s rich culture and highlight 5000 years of emotions and peace messages across the world through their inspiring speeches,” the makers said.
The ‘Humanity Tour’ will have a few impactful screenings, including a visit to Jewish Museum. |
