Mumbai-based Bengali actress Debalina Bhattacharya has often found herself in the public eye, sometimes for her professional work and at other times for her personal opinions. Once again, the actress is at the centre of a controversy following a strongly worded social media post that has triggered intense debate online.
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Remarks on Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam divide Opinion
The controversy erupted after the Supreme Court recently rejected the bail pleas of former JNU students and researchers Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been facing trial for several years. The verdict led to mixed reactions across social media, with some supporting the court’s decision while others spoke in favour of the accused.
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Amid this polarised discourse, Debalina took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to express her anger. Questioning those who supported Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, she wrote that the country had become “filled with traitors.” Her remark immediately drew widespread attention.
While a section of users backed Debalina’s stance and echoed her views, many others strongly criticised her comments, accusing her of being inflammatory. The post has since intensified discussions around freedom of expression, political opinions of public figures, and the responsibilities that come with influence on social media.
