Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker, known for her bold and fearless approach in the industry, often finds herself in the spotlight due to her involvement in protests and critiques of governmental policies. Despite the controversies, she never hesitates to speak on social issues, often sparking significant reactions.
Recently, Swara took to social media to criticize a netizen for a ‘proud vegetarian’ post on Bakri Eid. Her focus then shifted to a group of Jains in Delhi who had disguised themselves as Muslims to save goats from being slaughtered during the festival. Her post garnered hundreds of mixed reactions.
Swara Bhasker Comments on Jains Disguising as Muslims to Save Goats
In her social media post, Swara questioned the future of the rescued goats. Late on Wednesday night, she posted on her X account, writing:
“I hope the goats have been adopted by the ‘rescuers’ and are being lovingly treated as cherished pets.. Rescue karna hai toh Aagey ki zimmedaari bhi lo!”
I hope the goats have been adopted by the ‘rescuers’ and are being lovingly treated as cherished pets.. Rescue karna hai toh Aagey ki zimmedaari bhi lo! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) June 19, 2024
She disabled comments on the post.
Netizens React to Swara’s Criticism
Her post was met with harsh criticism online. Many users reshared it, chastising her for mocking those who attempted to save lives. Some also targeted her personal life, particularly her marriage to politician Fahad Ahmad.
Hey @ReallySwara why get limelight by stooping so low everytime? Your comments are always filled with HATE, ANGST, You seem to be too FRUSTRATED with your own self. Please take care, Learn to Respect and may you have some Peace in life! By being a new mother you can do lot better https://t.co/Hclq8yHhms
— Raveena Jain (@raveenajain) June 23, 2024
Pretty harsh comment for your husband and his family on public platform. https://t.co/rMdZXuQoa3
— Ankit Jain (@indiantweeter) June 19, 2024
Hidden message from swara to her paw paws 😂😂😂 https://t.co/ogvAw70LHz
— Vineeta Singh 🇮🇳 (@biharigurl) June 19, 2024
I hope the Swara Bhaskar have been adopted by the “anti India elements & leftists” are being lovingly treated as cherished toolkit servant.. Rescue karna hai toh Aagey ki zimmedaari bhi lo! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽#AllEyesOnGoats #Jain #Jainism #Jains https://t.co/RMELEpvnAw
— Abhishek Jain (Modi ka parivar) (@apj_gulecha) June 20, 2024
If you can’t take aagey ki zimmedaari of goats let us eat them,
If you can’t take aagey ki zimmedaari of citizens let us kill them.🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/qb5Nwc6WEt— Saffronista (@Kaalbhairavee) June 23, 2024
Jeev Daya is a Jain concept in which one donates money in individual capacity to save animal lives. Normally we do so on our festivals. Release birds kept in cages, fund gaushalas, etc.
But to dress up as Muslims and do so on Bakrid seems less religion, more islamophobia.
+— namita ~ नमिता (@namitaj68) June 19, 2024
Swara Bhasker Reshares Post on Similar Incident
Swara also reshared a tweet suggesting that Jains dressing up as Muslims for Bakri Eid seemed more about “Islamophobia” than religion.
Meanwhile, Swara Bhasker is married to Samajwadi Party leader Fahad Ahmad. The couple, who met at various protests, share a common philosophy of challenging the status quo. They announced their first pregnancy in June 2023 and welcomed their daughter Raabiyaa on September 23.
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