Ranvir Shorey has spoken out on the ongoing debate around viral videos showing student protesters using abusive language during the recent anti-paper leak protests, saying political interests are prompting some people to defend such unacceptable behaviour.
What did Ranvir Shorey say?
In a video shared on his social media account, Ranvir Shorey said those defending abusive conduct for political reasons should not complain if the same behaviour is later turned against them. “I was watching the kind of abuses being hurled. The people defending these abuses don’t realise that when the other side starts doing the same, they shouldn’t cry later,” the actor said.He added, “The people defending this are even more dangerous because they know they are defending the wrong thing. Right now, they are doing it for political benefit, hoping a government changes. In the process, they are spoiling children by telling them such behaviour is acceptable. I am only saying that if you’re saying ‘so what’ today, don’t complain tomorrow when the other side starts doing the same.”
Context behind the row
Ranvir Shorey’s remarks come amid a political storm over protests linked to the NEET paper leak, which had demanded the resignation of the then education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. Following his resignation last week, a proposal was made to strengthen the existing anti-paper leak law with tougher punishments and greater transparency, a move that faced strong opposition from opposition parties. Prahlad Joshi has since been appointed the new education minister.
More about Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey has been part of the Bollywood industry for over two decades and was also a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss. The actor has often been vocal about important issues, regularly sharing his views through social media posts.On the work front, the actor will next feature in ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’, co-starring Boman Irani and Anupam Kher. The movie is set to hit theatres in August this year.