Avadh Ojha Joins Aam Aadmi Party; Sparks Controversy During BBC Interview

Motivational speaker and educator Avadh Ojha has recently joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), prompting a wave of interviews and media attention. One such interview, conducted by BBC News Hindi, has rapidly gone viral on social media, drawing attention for a tense moment that unfolded during the conversation.

Tension Escalates as AAP Official Loses Temper

During the interview, BBC reporter inquires about various topics, but the exchange takes an unexpected turn when an AAP official present at the scene becomes visibly upset. In a moment caught on video, the official confronts the reporter, stating, “I had told you not to ask irrelevant questions.” The BBC journalist, acknowledging the request, agrees, but the situation continues to simmer.

Ojha Deflects Question, Shifts Responsibility to Party Line

The BBC reporter, unfazed, presses on with the questions, asserting, “No sir, I am asking normal questions.” When asked if he had posed any objectionable inquiries, Ojha, who had been nodding along during the conversation, abruptly responds, “Look, the party line will decide, these people will decide.” With that, Ojha removes his microphone, and the BBC camera is turn off, signaling an abrupt end to the interview.

🚨Press Freedom under AAP

AAP workers forced stopped BBC interview of Avadh Ojha.

AAP said- “Aapse kaha tha na ulte sawal nahi karne”

AAP wants fixed interviews like done by Punya Prasoon, Ashutosh, Sharad Sharma. pic.twitter.com/vewQEa9HkU

— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) December 5, 2024

Interview Cut Short, BBC Issues Statement

The incident escalates when BBC shares the video on its YouTube channel, revealing that the AAP officials interrupted the interview and halted the recording. The footage suggests that the interview was abruptly curtail, raising questions about the transparency and openness of interviews with AAP leaders.

Are Interviews Scripted?

This incident has led to speculation about the nature of interviews conducted with AAP officials. The video hints at the possibility that the party may provide journalists with a list of pre-approved questions, influencing the flow of the conversation. The controversy surrounding the incident has sparked further debate about media freedom and political influence in interviews with public figures.