Disclaimer: Racist comments made.
As reported by Indian Express about British YouTuber Miles here:
“British YouTuber Miles Routledge is under social media scrutiny after his racist comments on India, and a “joke” about launching nuclear bombs against the country. Routledge first grabbed eyeballs after he was left stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban’s takeover”.
Known and popular as “Lord Miles,” Routledge has over 1.26M subscribers on YouTube. He first came into the spotlight in 2021, when he decided to visit Afghanistan after Google listed the country in the “most dangerous countries to visit” list. He entered the country during the Taliban’s invasion, eventually getting “stuck”. In an interview with foreign perspectives.net, Miles said he would still return to Afghanistan and continue his cultural exchange. Often tagged as the “danger tourist,” the British YouTuber Miles stated that he was “befriending” the Taliban and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) special forces with a “smile”.
“As people were screaming and running around, I was befriending the Taliban and Nato special forces with a smile and my smartphone, posting everything for the world to see,” Miles said, as quoted by foreignperspectives.net.
He had Said this while getting stuck another time again“On my fifth time, however, I got detained for eight months by Taliban intelligence, which became my most enjoyable holiday yet. Not only did I have a great time, but I made friends with the height of the Taliban gov and have been invited back”.
Now in 2024 this thrill seeking British youtuber Miles hit the headlines again for his racist comments against India and Africa.
As reported by The economic times about British YouTuber Miles:
“Recently, Routledge made headlines again for his racist comments against India and Africa. He shared his interaction with an unknown user who allegedly threatened him. The message read, “I will find you, I promise, your apology video will be sweet.”
To which he accepted the message and even shared his details on a very public platform.
Making and mocking jokes against india “Saar okay lord saar good luck saar haha saar”, and also writing the following:
“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. I’m not talking (about) huge incidents, I’m itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction.”
Some of the comments made by him were downright disrespectful and racist such as:
“If I was reincarnated, I would like to return as a virus to contribute to humanity by solving the overpopulation in India and Africa.”
One user commented, “A loser, who supports the radicals who are targeting and grooming white children from his community. What makes you think a traitor like you will ever get elected anywhere lol.”
Another user suggested, “This guy needs urgent medical attention! I know there are no good hospitals in the UK for mental care but as an Indian I can get him admitted to the finest mental health hospital in Bangalore- NIMHANS!”
As told by This British Youtuber Miles that he doesn’t like india at all and would rather see the Nation’s public get destroyed just for the sake of a joke rather than make a joke that is actually funny and doesn’t mention harming someone else.
Also the public seems to disagree with him to which he thought he was posting a popular content which Was racist.
This British Youtuber Miles is receiving social media backlash with many people calling him out to take responsibility for his actions and people are also urging the social media platforms to take action against him. Called out for his mistakes By the Nation’s citizens is what’s happening to him.
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