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Anupam Kher backs students, flags language against PM
The Times of India··27 Jul
Actor Anupam Kher welcomed the end of the student protests following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying democracy listened when students spoke honestly. In a video posted on social media, he also expressed disappointment over the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during public demonstrations, saying disagreement is natural in a democracy but disrespect is not the same as dissent.
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What It Means For You
- The remarks reflect a live public debate on the boundary between strong dissent and personal disrespect online.
- Anyone following celebrity reactions to the protests can see the range of views, from full praise to caution.
- It offers a specific example students and citizens can weigh when choosing language for future public campaigns.
What's Happening
- Actor Anupam Kher welcomed the end of the student protests following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister.
- In a video posted on social media, he said democracy listened when students spoke honestly and persistently.
- He also expressed disappointment over abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the demonstrations.
Praise for the Outcome, Concern Over the Tone
- Kher argued that democracy grants citizens the right to disagree and question leaders but not to disrespect them.
- He said the concern about language was not limited to younger protesters but spanned people of all ages.
- Other public figures have offered mixed reactions, with some praising youth activism and others criticising its tone.
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