Miles Routledge Sparks Outrage with Racist Remarks on Social Media Platform X
British YouTuber Miles Routledge has ignited a storm of controversy with a series of racist and inflammatory posts targeting India on the social media platform X. The 25-year-old content creator, previously known for being stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021, made disturbing comments about launching nuclear bombs at India, sparking widespread outrage.
The Controversial Posts
The incident began when Routledge shared a screenshot on X of a message he claimed to have received from an anonymous user. The message read, “I will find you I promise, your apology video will be sweet.” Despite there being no indication of the user’s nationality, Routledge accused the individual of being Indian, posting, “Indian threatens to find me, it backfires lmao.” He further mocked the supposed Indian user with a stereotypical and derogatory imitation, writing, “Saar okay lord saar good luck saar haha saar,” a phrase that ridiculed Indian accents.
Routledge didn’t stop there. In a separate post, he escalated his rhetoric by joking about launching nuclear weapons at India, stating, “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… Hell, I might just launch at India just for the sake of it!”
Routledge’s Justification and the Backlash
When challenged by other users on X, including an Indian who accused him of “rage-baiting,” Routledge responded by openly admitting his dislike for India. He attempted to justify his accusation that the anonymous user was Indian by claiming, “If a man online suddenly talks about ducking your mother in the first response, he’s Indian. Many such cases.”
These comments have drawn significant backlash online, with many condemning Routledge’s posts as deeply racist and irresponsible. Critics have pointed out that his remarks not only perpetuate harmful stereotypes but also trivialize the severe implications of nuclear warfare.
Who is Miles Routledge?
Miles Routledge gained notoriety in 2021 when he found himself trapped in Afghanistan during the Taliban’s rapid takeover. His evacuation from the war-torn country was widely covered by the media, making him a familiar name in certain online communities. Since then, he has remained a controversial figure, often engaging in provocative behavior on social media.
Routledge’s latest actions have not only sparked outrage but have also raised questions about the responsibilities of public figures on social media. As the backlash continues to grow, many are calling for accountability and urging platforms like X to take action against such harmful content. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting respectful discourse, especially on global platforms that reach diverse audiences.