British YouTuber Miles Routledge, known online as "Lord Miles," has ignited widespread criticism after making inflammatory remarks about India, Africa, and even joking about launching nuclear bombs against India. Routledge, who gained attention in 2021 after being stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover, made these controversial comments on August 20, 2024, sparking outrage across social media.
Routledge, who has over 126,000 YouTube subscribers, is famous for visiting dangerous locations. His notoriety began when he chose to visit Afghanistan after finding it listed among the "most dangerous countries to visit." During the Taliban's invasion in 2021, he found himself trapped in the country. Despite this harrowing experience, Routledge later expressed in interviews that he would return for further cultural exchange.
His audacity continued on his third trip to Afghanistan in February 2023, when he was detained by Taliban intelligence for eight months. Routledge described the experience as an enjoyable "holiday," during which he claimed to have befriended senior members of the Taliban.
However, it is his recent comments that have caused an uproar. Routledge shared a private message from a user threatening him and responded mockingly, even imitating an Indian accent in a derogatory way. In a more shocking post, he "joked" about his intentions if he were to become the Prime Minister of England, stating that he would be ready to launch nuclear weapons against entire nations, including India, over minor infractions.
These remarks have drawn strong criticism from people across social media platforms. One user pointed out the absurdity of his nuclear claims, stating, "You don't have any silos, Britain never developed a land-based missile program, and you decommissioned your air-dropped weapons 30 years ago."
Routledge also made a deeply offensive comment about overpopulation in India and Africa, saying, "If I were reincarnated, I would like to return as a virus to help solve the overpopulation in India and Africa."
The backlash against Routledge's remarks has been intense, with many calling for platforms to take action against his behavior. Some users have suggested that he urgently needs mental health care, while others have mocked his political aspirations, questioning whether someone like him could ever hold public office.
As the controversy continues to escalate, social media users are demanding accountability and urging platforms to address Routledge's offensive conduct.
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