The Australian defends 'racist' cartoon against Indians

December 15, 2015 22:23

Rupert Murdoch's newspaper The Australian, which published a cartoon drawn by Bill Leak showing Indians eating solar panels, defended it by citing 'freedom of expression'.

The cartoon was criticized worldwide for being 'shockingly racist'.

In a statement, The Australian clarified their position saying it is a 'strong example of Bill Leak and The Australian's exercise of its commitment to freedom of speech'.

'We stand by this cartoon. The cartoon does not intend to ridicule Indians but the climate change activists who would send poor people solar panels rather than give them something they need -- cheap power, aid and a hand up,' the news paper said.

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