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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate: Nihal Arthanayake

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17/11/2017

Nihal Arthanayake

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Is there pressure on Asian MPs to prioritise what are perceived to be Asian issues?

Is there pressure on Asian MPs to prioritise what are perceived to be Asian issues? MP Tan Dhesi says he has faced abuse from some within his community who feel he does not do so.

Is there pressure on Asian MPs to prioritise their issues? Labour MP Tan Dhesi has said he has faced abuse from people within his "own" community because they feel he doesn't prioritise their issues. Also Ajeet Singh, the founder of non-profit organisation Guria, talks about how he is helping victims of child prostitution and human trafficking in India. Then 25-year-old Asha Hussain tells us about her YouTube videos and blogs which challenge stereotypes of black Muslims and women who wear the hijab. And author Pav Singh talks about his new book ''1984: India's Guilty Secret ' - which tells the account of those affected by the Delhi riots.

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