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The video titled “The Unlikely Rise of the Indian Space Program” on YouTube channel ‘Real Engineering’ lauded ISRO’s achievements but also featured a distorted map of India.
ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) mission | Image.X
A popular YouTube channel has gained eyeballs of furious Indian netizens after it displayed an incomplete map of India in one his videos praising the country’s space programme.
The video titled “The Unlikely Rise of the Indian Space Program” on YouTube channel ‘Real Engineering’ lauded Indian Space and Research Organistaion’s (ISRO) achievements but also featured a distorted map of India, excluding territories which are integral parts of the nation.
The omission triggered accusations that the channel was promoting a “Western narrative” and disrespecting India’s territorial integrity.
What’s The YouTube Channel About?
Real Engineering is a YouTube channel run by Texas-based Irish YouTuber Brian McManus. With 4.8 million subscribers and over 250 videos published till date, the channel has a huge following worldwide.
The channel explores the fascinating world of engineering and technology, covering areas like aerospace innovation, renewable energy, military tech, and beyond.
What’s The Row?
Though the video was intended to praise India’s space programme and ISRO – and received praise for its production quality – it quickly drew criticism for its geopolitical representation.
The enraged Indian viewers and netizens flooded the comments section, accusing Real Engineering of insensitivity and political bias.
“Please use the correct map of India..dislike for now,” read one comment.
“Sir, with due respect, you missed Siachen Glacier in the Indian map at 0:25 and beyond. Siachen Glacier is controlled by India. Please use the correct map of India. The areas called PoK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) and Aksai Chin (currently with China) are integral parts of Republic of India,” another commented.
Real Engineering’s Response
In response to the backlash, the YouTuber issued a strongly worded statement expressing disappointment over the reaction.
He further said that the video was produced in wo month with lots of hardwork and cost tens of thousands of dollars, only to be criticised over what he described as a “non-issue.”
He further stated that the map shown was the internationally recognised version of India and argued that it was not the responsibility of a YouTuber to navigate geopolitical disputes.
“I’m incredibly disappointed with the comments from Indians on my recent video. That video took us 2 months to make, and cost us 10s of thousands of dollars. All because I wanted to praise a country’s perseverance and scientific achievement. The map used is the internationally recognized map of India. It is not the responsibility of a YouTuber to enforce your border disputes. I will not make the mistake of praising India again. Mission accomplished guys,” read the comment from Real Engineering.
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