Gary Lineker: Former football player Gary Linekar has been in controversy for the past few days. This time, Indian Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has expressed his anger against BBC (BBC) in that context. The Union Minister tweeted on Saturday. And there he protested against Gary Lineker’s suspension. Gary used to host the popular football show Match of the Day. He was removed from that post overnight. The former footballer recently criticized Britain’s new asylum policy. The debate started with that. This time Gary Lineker has to pay for it.
Interesting to see how the BBC which makes lofty claims about journalistic objectivity & independence suspend their star anchor over his social media activity.
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— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) March 11, 2023
In yet another interesting exhibit, BBC suspends airing of a documentary it shot over fears that it would anger a section of society.
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— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) March 11, 2023
Fake narrative setting & ethical journalism are inherently contradictory.
Those indulging in malicious propaganda forged in concocted facts can obviously never be expected to have the moral fiber or the courage to stand up for journalistic independence.
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— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) March 11, 2023
Former footballer Gary Lineker commented on the UK government’s illegal immigration bill. And it is from that source that the BBC authorities have alleged that this former footballer has violated the rules and regulations of the organization. That is why he has been removed from hosting the match of the day show. Incidentally, the BBC has reported that Garry Larrikan’s recent social media activity has breached the organization’s rules. Of course he may have his own opinion. But therefore he should not take any side in any political debate or political party issue. It has also been said that Gary Lineker will not be able to host the ‘Match of the Day’ show until a clear position or agreement is reached on the ex-footballer’s use of social media.
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