In the dynamic realm of social media, influencers, particularly YouTubers, have become integral to our daily online experiences. Among them, British content creator Miles Routledge has recently made headlines for controversial reasons. Routledge, known online as Lord Miles, has found himself in the spotlight due to alarming statements he made about India.Controversial remarks spark outrageMiles Routledge, who has amassed a significant following for his engaging and informative YouTube content, stirred controversy in August with unsettling comments about India. The YouTuber, who gained attention for being stranded in Afghanistan during the Talibans takeover, recently faced criticism after a video surfaced featuring him making disturbing remarks about the country.In a video that went viral, Routledge made racially charged comments and jokingly suggested that, if elected as UK Prime Minister, he would use nuclear weapons against India. The video, which appeared on the social media platform X, includes a meme depicting nuclear missiles launching from a hidden US silo, igniting a hypothetical global nuclear conflict.When I become prime minister of England, Ill open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs.Im not talking huge incidents, Im itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction. pic.twitter.com/UGBKYB3pku— Lord Miles (@real_lord_miles) August 20, 2024Routledges post on X read: When I become Prime Minister of England, Ill open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs. Im not talking huge incidents Im itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction.Public reaction and criticismThe response to Routledges comments was swift and severe. Many individuals and groups expressed their anger and disappointment, demanding action against the British YouTuber. The backlash highlights the sensitive nature of such inflammatory remarks and their potential impact on international relations.Previous controversiesThis incident is not the first time Routledge has faced backlash. In 2023, he made three trips to Afghanistan, where he was held captive by Taliban intelligence for eight months. Despite this harrowing experience, he described his time in Afghanistan as his most enjoyable vacation.Earlier in the year, Routledge drew criticism for his comments on overpopulation in India and Africa. In an April post, he provocatively stated, “If I was reincarnated, I would like to return as a virus to contribute to humanity by solving the overpopulation in India and Africa.”Miles Routledge was raised as an only child in Falcon Lodge, Birmingham, through in vitro fertilization with his father as the sperm donor. He completed his sixth form at Plantsbrook School in 2018 after attending Hollyfield School. During his school years, Routledge worked part-time as a hairdresser before studying physics and later banking and finance at Loughborough University, where he left due to issues related to his book about Afghanistan.
