British YouTuber Miles Routledge Sparks Outrage with Racist Remarks Against India
Miles Routledge, a British YouTuber known as "Lord Miles," has become the focus of intense controversy due to his recent series of racist and inflammatory remarks targeting India. Routledge, who first gained fame for his dangerous travels, including being stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban's 2021 takeover, is now facing significant backlash for his offensive comments.
The Controversial Remarks
The controversy began when Routledge shared a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) of a message from an anonymous user who had allegedly threatened him. Without any concrete evidence, Routledge assumed that the user was Indian and proceeded to mock them, using derogatory language and imitating an Indian accent. He captioned his post, “Indian threatens to find me, it backfires lmao,” and included phrases like “Saar okay lord saar good luck saar haha saar”(
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Routledge didn’t stop there. In another post, he made an alarming joke about launching nuclear weapons at India, stating, “When I become Prime Minister of England, I’ll open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs. Hell, I might just launch at India just for the sake of it!”(
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Public Backlash
These remarks have sparked widespread outrage on social media and beyond, with many condemning Routledge for his blatant racism and harmful rhetoric. Users on various platforms have called out his behavior as not only offensive but also dangerous, given the serious nature of his comments about nuclear warfare. The incident has reignited discussions about the responsibilities of influencers and the dangers of unchecked hate speech on social media.
Despite the growing backlash, Routledge has continued to defend his actions, even stating in one of his responses that he simply doesn’t like India and claiming he can "sense when someone is Indian" based on their online behavior. This further fueled the anger among those who felt his remarks were not just isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of harmful behavior(
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The Bigger Picture
Miles Routledge's recent actions underscore the importance of holding public figures accountable for their words and the impact they have on their audiences. His remarks have not only hurt the sentiments of many but have also raised serious concerns about the spread of racism and hate speech online.
As the situation continues to develop, many are calling for platforms to take stronger actions against influencers who use their platforms to spread harmful and divisive content. This incident serves as a reminder of the power and responsibility that comes with having a large online following.
For more detailed coverage of this controversy, you can visit OneIndia and Outlook India.
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