Adil Ray Bbc Asian Network

[Guest fordcapri]

"ADIL RAY-CIST" LOL!!!!

[manni007]

Adil Ray-cist and that Sri Lankan presenter ALWAYS have topics on Sikhs, its jsut to get ratings adn create controversy!

Neither are Sikh (Adil - muslim, Sri lankan is a Budist) yet they have topics on khalistan, kirpans etc!

They should STOP all topics on US and concertnrate on Islam and Budism - there OWN religions

They seem to view us as SOFT targets.

[BhaiSukhSingh]

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[manni007]

Be careful what you say , singho.

[Mahakal]

I think the BBC has drawn a line under this now, unless we were to get the actual show I don't see this going any further:

Dear Mr Singh

Thanks for your e-mail about 'The Adil Ray Show'.

I understand you had concerns with regards to comments made during the broadcast which you felt were offensive to Sikhs and I note your specific reference to comments relating to a Kirpan. I also note that you feel that similar comments have been made previously that have went unchallenged by the station.

On Thursday 6 August 2008 during The Adil Ray Show on the BBC Asian Network, the news covered two stories about Sikhs. One was about the cancellation of a Gurdas Maan concert in Canada, the other about Sikh soldiers joining the Queen's Guard in the United Kingdom for the first time. Presenter Adil Ray talked about both stories with the newsreader after the bulletin.

Some listeners mistakenly thought that he was in some way mocking the Kirpan or Sikhism or judging the perceived rights or wrongs of wearing the Kirpan which has led to discussion on some messageboards based on incorrect information.

The BBC Asian Network and Adil Ray would like to assure all listeners that he did not mock the Kirpan or Sikhism but was merely expressing surprise at the cancellation of the concert over the Kirpan issue, and then to link the two stories he made a remark about the British Army and whether it would be open-minded enough to let Kirpan wearers in.

It is important to be clear that at no time did Adil Ray make any judgement about people's faith or wearing the Kirpan and both the BBC Asian Network and Adil Ray welcome the fact that he has listeners of all faiths who enjoy his humour and presentation.

We note that you allege Adil Ray stated something to the effect of "That's a stupid reason for having a Kirpan and do Sikhs really need them". To be absolutely clear, Adil Ray did not say this or indeed anything like this, as explained, he simply commented upon the decision by the organisers to cancel the concert and then discussed with the newsreader the story of the Queen's Guard.

However, I can assure you that your comments have been fully registered on our audience log. This log is made available to all members of the BBC, including the production team of 'The Adil Ray Show' and senior BBC management.

Thanks again for taking the time to contact us.

Regards

Nicola Maguire

BBC Information

[Gurmat Sangeet]

i received the same email an hour ago

[Guest fordcapri]

Clowns gave me the same reply.

[iaana]

OK!!

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, Sikhs will not tolerate this..If we dont make a stand now we will not get anywhere..

I suggest we organise a Protest Outside BBC studios...this is not the only thing they try and do sikhs over on...

there are alot more issues with the bbc...i feel this is just the begining.

We should organise a protest!!

WHOS WITH ME?

[Hammer Singh]

Guys....

I first think we should ask the BBC for a uncut copy of the 6th August 2009..... but should go though a body that reps. sikh (think there is one called sikh council) then we should also make BBC aware of how many sikhs demand an answer...

Also can we list all the thinks that Adil Ray has said in the past or you believe the BBC has said incorrect about sikhs... we should then pass this list to the sikh council....

does abody have a contact with them....

After that we should meet outside the BBC office.

Thanks,

Kulvinder.

[virk30]

Guys....

I first think we should ask the BBC for a uncut copy of the 6th August 2009..... but should go though a body that reps. sikh (think there is one called sikh council) then we should also make BBC aware of how many sikhs demand an answer...

Also can we list all the thinks that Adil Ray has said in the past or you believe the BBC has said incorrect about sikhs... we should then pass this list to the sikh council....

does abody have a contact with them....

After that we should meet outside the BBC office.

Thanks,

Kulvinder.

true get the episode listen to it read transcript and if he did say something like that then take it to a sikh organisation and work from their to get answers and get teh guy fired