The "Apolitical" Myth: Vir Das Challenges Silence Amid Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike

The ongoing indefinite hunger strike by Ladakh-based climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk has become a major focal point for national conversations on public participation. While the protest has drawn significant attention from the public and select independent voices, a broader wave of silence from high-profile celebrities has sparked separate debates.

Breaking through this quiet landscape, actor-comedian Vir Das took to social media to share a sharp, direct perspective on what it means to stay out of public issues. In a viral post, Das questioned the popular practice of claiming to be "apolitical," calling out the stance as a choice rather than a genuine moral position.

The Privilege of Staying Neutral