That’s the Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma offering special perks to encourage people to watch the Bollywood film on the killing of Kashmiri pandits—which has been criticised of “exploitation”—and for inciting anti-Muslim sentiments. BBC News looks at the divided reception received by the film.

Stuff to check out: On the latest episode of the splainer podcast ‘Press Decode’, the splainer team discusses the revelations of an explosive Al Jazeera investigation into the ties between Facebook, the BJP and Reliance. Be sure to head over to the IVM website, Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen to it.

We’re on a Holi Holiday! The splainer team will be taking Friday off for Holi so there will be no edition on March 18. We’re offering advance notice in case you wake up Friday morning and wonder where we’ve disappeared:)

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