Indian celebrities fiercely criticised for silence on Cockroach protests
Summary
Large youth protests called the Cockroach Janata Party have taken place in India, demanding accountability after exam paper leaks led to students having to retake important exams. Indian celebrities have been criticized for not supporting the protesters, who accuse them of ignoring domestic issues despite benefiting from their fans.Key Facts
- Hundreds of thousands of young Indians protested against exam paper leaks affecting 2 million students.
- The protests began on June 20 and have involved long sit-ins under difficult weather conditions.
- The education minister resigned due to pressure from the protests, a rare event under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
- Police responded to peaceful protests with batons, teargas, and alleged pellet guns.
- Protesters and supporters criticized famous Indian actors and cricket stars for remaining silent or giving weak support.
- Bollywood is seen as politically influenced by Modi’s ruling party, leading stars to avoid openly opposing the government.
- Some celebrities’ comments echoed government concerns about political manipulation of the protests.
- Actor Aamir Khan was criticized for distancing himself from activist Sonam Wangchuk, linked to the protest movement.
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