After huge outrage on social media Bloomsbury India is withdrawing publication of the book ‘Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story’. Publishing house issues a fresh statement after the controversy.
Statement by Bloomsbury India says, “Bloomsbury India had planned to release Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story in September a book purportedly giving a factual report on the riots in Delhi in February 2020, based on investigations and interviews conducted by the authors.
However, in view of very recent events including a virtual pre-publication launch organised without our knowledge by the authors, with participation by parties of whom the Publishers would not have approved, we have decided to withdraw publication of the book.
Bloomsbury India strongly supports freedom of speech but also has a deep sense of responsibility towards society.”
