SAURAV PANDEY
August 22, 2024
He is a British YouTuber facing backlash online for making racist remarks about India and joking about launching nuclear bombs against the country.
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He is known as "Lord Miles" on YouTube, with over 126,000 subscribers, and first became well-known in 2021 when he visited Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover.
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Routledge decided to visit Afghanistan because it was listed as one of the "most dangerous countries to visit" on Google, and he ended up getting stuck there during the Taliban's invasion.
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He described his time in Afghanistan as "making friends" with both the Taliban and NATO forces, sharing his experiences online.
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During his third visit to Afghanistan in February 2023, Routledge was detained by the Taliban for eight months, which he described as his "most enjoyable holiday."
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In 2024, he sparked outrage with racist comments about India and Africa, including mocking the Indian accent.
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Routledge made a controversial "joke" about launching nuclear weapons against India, claiming he would do so over minor issues if he became the prime minister of England.
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The joke was part of a post that included a video of US President Joe Biden, implying he would use nuclear force to protect British interests.
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His remarks led to widespread criticism on social media, with many people condemning his comments.
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