As student protests in India’s Jantar Mantar, New Delhi grow in number, global reaction has taken social media by storm. With Sonam Wanchuk’s hunger strike and students taking to the streets, with Indian celebrities joining hands with them, Pakistani celebrities, social media influencers, and netizens react to police brutality against the protestors.
Taking it to Instagram, actor Azfar Rehman criticized the Indian police and government for the ill treatment of its country’s youth. He posted:
Actor Bilal Qureshi, known for being vocal about crises within Pakistan, also expressed his feelings towards the student protestors in India. Sending prayers to the protestors, he posted on Instagram and said:
Singer, songwriter Talha Anjum added to his Instagram story and said he respects the students in India and understands their fight for justice. He posted:
Admiring the youth and their ability to be aware of their rights, actress Maya Khan posted:
When questioned, actor Abul Hassan had a sarcastic take on the situation. He stated that amidst the atrocities, the government will make another propaganda movie like Dhurandar and place the blame for exam leaks on Pakistan. He posted:
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Endorsing the idea of propaganda films and attacks on Pakistan to divert attention from the actual crisis, actor Rabya Kulsoom posted:
The widespread protests sparked in India after exam papers were leaked, leading to the cancellation of the examinations; the protestors demand that the Minister of Education is dismissed and a safe educational system is ensured.
