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- Actress Bhumi Pednekar has faced backlash on social media after criticising the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by students protesting the NEET-UG exam paper leak at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
- In an Instagram video, she said such language does not suit Indian culture and urged young people to express their anger in a civilised manner.
- Users are angry that she criticised the protesters' language while staying silent on the alleged police lathi charge, tear gas use and brutality during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest.
- Critics have questioned why she does not raise her voice when politicians use bad language, with some commenting that it is easy to lecture while sitting in an AC car.
What to watch next
- Whether Bhumi Pednekar responds to the criticism or clarifies her stance
- Whether other celebrities speak up on the protest or the police action
- Any further developments in the NEET-UG paper leak protests
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