Not Nearly Enough, But A Few Bollywood Celebrities Are Speaking Up Against The CAA. Priyanka Chopra Just Voiced Her Concern
India is raging and not silently at the moment. The Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) provoked the sentiments of the masses because it discriminates against certain sections of our society and we are not okay with that. People who are anti-CAA believe it legalises discrimination and establishes Muslims as second-class citizens in India. And what do citizens do when their government passes a law they detest? We protest because India promised to be a democratic and secular country. Yet, the way things are going, our nation seems far from being any of those things. The Jamia assault left us even more infuriated because that kind of police brutality is disgusting on so many levels. There are civilised protests being organised all over the country and some of them have met with a lot of violence from the police. But we are not going to let them shut us up and several Bollywood actors are using their influence to take a stand against this issue. Recently, Priyanka Chopra put forward a very powerful message on Twitter and I respect her for that.
Condemning violence like all of us, Priyanka tweeted, “Education for every child is our dream. Education is what empowered them to think independently. We have raised them to have a voice. In a thriving democracy, to raise one’s voice peacefully and be met with violence is wrong. Every voice counts and each voice will work towards changing India. #HaveVoiceWillRaise #HaveVoiceMustRaise.”
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) December 18, 2019
I love how she communicates so aptly and points out things that really make sense; we’ve seen that in her statements as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador too. We need more people like her who aren’t afraid to take a stand. In fact, she makes sure she takes a stand and communicate about issues that matter.
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) December 19, 2019
Shabana Azmi too tweeted in support of the anti-CAA protests and said she couldn’t be physically present for the protests since she is not in the country. She also insisted everyone to speak up, but without violence.
What is happening is not okay. The way it’s happening is not okay. People have every right to peacefully voice their opinion. This violence and disruption is both saddening and concerning as a fellow citizen. In no circumstance, must our faith in democracy be shaken. 🇮🇳
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) December 16, 2019
Several Bollywood celebrities have spoken in support of the anti-CAA protests. Vicky Kaushal took to Twitter to condemn whatever is happening, “What is happening is not okay. The way it’s happening is not okay. People have every right to peacefully voice their opinion. This violence and disruption is both saddening and concerning as a fellow citizen. In no circumstance, must our faith in democracy be shaken.”
https://twitter.com/RajkummarRao/status/1206486037658243072
Rajkummar Rao too condemned the violent attacks on the anti-CAA protestors. “I strongly condemn the violence that the police have shown in dealing with the students. In a democracy the citizens have the right to peacefully protest. I also condemn any kind of act of destruction of the public properties. Violence is not the solution for anything!” Rao said.
If this is what’s gonna happen everytime a citizen expresses their view, forget #CAB, we should pass a bill and not call our country a democracy anymore! Beating up innocent human beings for speaking their mind? BARBARIC.
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) December 17, 2019
Parineeti Chopra pointed out how our lawmakers are being un-democratic, “If this is what’s gonna happen every time a citizen expresses their view, forget #CAB, we should pass a bill and not call our country a democracy anymore! Beating up innocent human beings for speaking their mind? BARBARIC.”
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Here’s what other celebrities are saying about this.
Absolutely shameful conduct by @DelhiPolice https://t.co/xUFxzJtzen
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 15, 2019
Shocking messages of violence, tear gassing from #Jamia in #Delhi ! Why are students being treated like criminals? Why are hostels being tear gassed.. ??? What is going on #DelhiPolice ???? Shocking and shameful! #CABProtests
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 15, 2019
We are with the students! Shame on you @DelhiPolice
— Konkona Sensharma (@konkonas) December 15, 2019
Dear Govt,
If you're looking for non-violent discourse and debate…quit shutting down the internet. Last i checked, it was more thinking and talking…less bleeding.
Young people can't set the internet on fire and you can't lathi charge the internet.
What say?
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) December 16, 2019
