'Preachers of Hate': Top UAE daily demands ban on Indian news channels

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'Preachers of Hate': Top UAE daily demands ban on Indian news channels

Gulf News also accused some popular channels of twisting news and building fake narratives to target Muslims in India

Thursday May 7, 2020 12:05 PM, ummid.com News Network

Mumbai: Calling them the real culprits and preachers of hate, UAE's top daily Gulf News Wednesday demanded an all out ban on the Indian News Channels including Republic TV, Zee News, India TV, Aaj Tak, ABP and Times Now.

"Hate propagated on live TV has a powerful impact especially when it comes from popular anchors. Authorities in the Gulf must take action against these channels, the preachers of hate, including Republic TV, Zee News, India TV, Aaj Tak, ABP and Times Now", Gulf News wrote in editorial Wednesday.

The editorial came amidst a number of social media posts that emerged in the UAE and other Arab states in the last few week against Islam, Muslims and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The UAE has in fact axed in last two weeks about half a dozen Indian expats allegedly involved in the hate propaganda.

"Many Indian expats who were called out for hatred and religious discrimination were long term residents of the UAE", the daily said referring to the recent cases.

"Prominent Arab personalities based in the UAE and other Gulf countries have also raised concerns about growing Islamophobia among the expats. Indian embassies in the UAE, Oman and Qatar have issued warnings on social media conduct, reminding Indians about tough anti-discrimination laws.

"But the bigger question is why long-term residents who are familiar with local laws and sensitivities are posting such abusive content on social media?" the daily asked.

"The culprit is Indian media, specifically some news channels which are exporting the narrative of hate against Muslims from India to the Gulf countries", Gulf News said.

Gulf News, which is owned by powerful Al Nisr Publishing Group in the UAE, also accused some popular Indian TV channels of twisting news and building fake narratives to target Muslims in India.

"For example, media watchdogs have pointed out fake news of Muslims spitting on fruits to spread Coronavirus. This fake news was repeated on some news channels until people actually started believing it", the daily said.

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