Swara Trolled for Urging Mumbaikars to Attend Pro-Palestine Rally
In a recent development, actress Swara Bhasker has found herself at the receiving end of harsh criticism and trolling on social media. The reason behind this backlash is her decision to share a poster promoting a solidarity rally for Gaza and Palestine, scheduled to take place in Mumbai on June 18. The rally, which is being organized by various social organizations, including the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), Samajwadi Party, All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), Republican Party of India (Secular) (RPI), and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), aims to show solidarity with the people of Palestine and Gaza, who are facing a humanitarian crisis.
Swara, who is known for her strong opinions and activism, took to social media to urge Mumbaikars to attend the rally and show their support for the Palestinian cause. In her post, she wrote, “Mumbai…show up for Palestine.” However, her message did not go down well with everyone. Many netizens reacted to her post, questioning her motives and asking, “Pahalgam ke liye kyun nahi kiya?” (Why not for Pahalgam?)
For those who may not be aware, Pahalgam is a town in Jammu and Kashmir that has been affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. The question being asked by the trolls is why Swara is not showing the same level of concern for the people of Pahalgam, who are also facing a humanitarian crisis.
It is worth noting that Pahalgam has been affected by the Kashmir conflict, and the town has seen its fair share of violence and displacement. However, the context of Swara’s post was specifically focused on Palestine and Gaza, and her intention was to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in those regions.
Swara’s decision to share the poster and urge Mumbaikars to attend the rally has sparked a heated debate on social media. While some have come out in support of her, others have criticized her for being biased and selective in her activism. Some have even accused her of being anti-Indian and pro-Palestinian, which is a charge that she has vehemently denied.
In an interview with a leading newspaper, Swara responded to the backlash, saying, “I am not anti-Indian. I am a proud Indian. I am an artist, and as an artist, I have the right to express my opinions and raise awareness about issues that I feel strongly about. The Palestinian people are facing a humanitarian crisis, and I believe that it is our moral obligation to stand in solidarity with them.”
Swara also pointed out that the rally is not just about Palestine and Gaza, but also about promoting peace and understanding between nations. She said, “The rally is not just about Palestine and Gaza. It is about promoting peace and understanding between nations. It is about standing up against violence and oppression, and working towards a more just and equitable world.”
In conclusion, Swara’s decision to share the poster and urge Mumbaikars to attend the rally has sparked a heated debate on social media. While some have come out in support of her, others have criticized her for being biased and selective in her activism. However, as Swara has pointed out, her intention is to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Palestine and Gaza, and to promote peace and understanding between nations.
