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Bhumi Pednekar condemns rape threats against young protester
Hindustan Times··3 Aug
Actress Bhumi Pednekar on August 3 shared a video condemning rape and death threats against a young female CJP protester and her family after a viral interview. She said the protester looked visibly broken and has received non-stop online threats since. Pednekar wrote that rape and death threats and aggression are unacceptable and urged people to stop bullying women over.
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What It Means For You
- Social media users can report rape and death threats after a young female CJP protester's viral interview drew sustained online harassment.
- Anyone following the NEET protests can see a Bollywood actor condemn abuse directed at the protester and her family.
- Women speaking on public issues may note Pednekar's warning that online harassment leaves deep lasting impacts on mental health.
What's Happening
- Actress Bhumi Pednekar on August 3 shared a video condemning rape and death threats against a young female CJP protester and her family.
- She said the protester looked visibly broken in a viral interview and has since received non-stop threats online.
- Pednekar wrote that rape and death threats and aggression are unacceptable and urged people to stop targeting women over opinions.
Actor Speaks After CJP Protester Faces Online Abuse
- Pednekar's video came days after she faced backlash for criticising abusive language used against Prime Minister Modi during protests.
- Some social media users called her latest statement damage control for not addressing alleged police action during the July 20 march.
- The CJP protests at Jantar Mantar have also seen women protesters doxed online alongside FIRs registered in several states.
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