Adil Ray Bbc Asian Network

[Guru_Da_Chella]

If Gurdass Mann wouldn;t have a problem , and also since its Canada, then why did they cancel the concert?

What is Adil Ray's problem (if he really meant what it seems), his surname is Ray, is he punjabi then?

Also complain directly to the BBC, and lets get him to apologise at least

[S1ngh]

Reply sent to Global Sikh News

Statement from the Asian Network:

"On Thursday 6th August on the Adil Ray show on the BBC Asian Network, the news had 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 UK for the first time. Adil talked about both with the newsreader after the bulletin.

"We have had a few responses from listeners who thought that he was in some way mocking the Kirpan or Sikhism, or judging the rights and wrong of wearing the Kirpan. That response has led to discussion on some message boards.

"The Asian Network and Adil Ray would like to assure all our listeners that he did not mock the Kirpan or Sikhism.

"He was expressing surprise at the cancellation of the gig 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. At no time did he make any judgement about people's faith or the rights and wrongs of wearing the Kirpan.

"The Asian Network and Adil Ray welcome the fact that he has listeners of all faiths who enjoy his humour and presentation."

Thank you,

Caren Davies

Head of Communications, BBC Asian Network

[Hammer Singh]

Again good that another BBC rep has sent a note to a sikhsangat member but why cant the audio from the 6th Aug be released...

[S1ngh]

Look at the power of this thread.. News spread so far and actions will be taken by BBC or face the trouble lies ahead for them.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6059368/BBCs-flagship-Asian-radio-station-in-new-race-row.html

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/world/uk/UK-Sikhs-accuse-BBC-of-racism/articleshow/4914512.cms

[.- Prabhjot Singh -.]

Look at the power of this thread.. News spread so far and actions will be taken by BBC or face the trouble lies ahead for them.

http://www.telegraph...w-race-row.html

http://timesofindia....how/4914512.cms

Wow nice to see local and international meia giving coverage to the issue! Hopefully BBC will learn something from this and take action against him!

[apnepart2]

Look at the power of this thread.. News spread so far and actions will be taken by BBC or face the trouble lies ahead for them.

http://www.telegraph...w-race-row.html

http://timesofindia....how/4914512.cms

S1ngh veerji, if this forum is really able to make somethings move, then perhaps it would be good thinking to make moderation rules a little more forceful in future. Like i said in another thread, there should be a mod on atleast once every one hour. And all bashing of everybody including hindus and muslims should be banned all at once. Similarly abusive language should not be allowed to be used even for fake sants such as even sauda saad. If you lead then you should not allow things that could put you in tight spots or where you too cannot escape blames by your critics. WJKK WJKF.

[papee]

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BUMP!! Any news on the current situation regarding Adil Ray?

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[Guest fordcapri]

rubbish station most of the people on there against sikh.

we need to remove ourselves from the term asain