PM Modi Hails The Kashmir Files.

In a searing attack on opponents of the BJP, PM Narendra Modi, referring to the response to The Kashmir Files movie on the attacks on Kashmiri Pandits said Tuesday that it has rattled the “entire ecosystem” which claims to be the torchbearer of freedom of expression but does not want the truth to be told.

Addressing a meeting of BJP MPs after the party returned to power in 4 states, Modi said it is not an issue about a film, but that of “bringing out the truth” and “presenting history in its correct perspective” before the country since this has been long “suppressed” by the “poori jamaat” (entire group).

In a clip of his address to the parliamentary party — it was released by the BJP — Modi said this reluctance to present history and historical figures in the correct perspective led to delayed recognition of Mahatma Gandhi as well.

“When we decided to mark August 14 as horror day, some people had issues with that. But how can the country forget that day? … Has an authentic film been made on the Partition of India?” he said.

He suggested that those with different views can make films with their opinions. “There can be many aspects of truth and different views. Those who think it is incorrect can make their film, but they are shocked that the truth they tried to suppress is now coming out with the backing of facts and efforts. The entire ecosystem is involved in it,” he said.

“It is the responsibility of those who stand for truth to stand for this as well. I hope everyone will fulfill this,” he told party MPs.