Bhumi Pednekar faces online backlash after calling out protesters for abusing PM Modi: ‘What about police violence?’

Actor Bhumi Pednekar posted an Instagram video criticizing the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during NEET-UG 2026 protests at Jantar Mantar, saying it doesn't represent India's culture.

Netizens questioned why she didn't address the police action during the Sansad March on July 20, which left several students injured, calling her comments selective.

Bhumi urged youth to express disapproval courteously, equating it to speaking to elders at home, and appealed for unity.

Her remarks drew a wave of online backlash, with critics calling her out of touch.