Bhumi Pednekar trolled over NEET protest remarks; social media questions silence on police action

PTC Web Desk: Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar has found herself at the centre of an online controversy after reacting to the language allegedly used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing NEET UG 2026 protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. While the actor appealed to young people to express their opinions respectfully, many social media users criticised her for not speaking about the alleged police action on protesting students.

The debate quickly gained momentum online, with several users accusing the actor of highlighting one aspect of the protest while remaining silent on the violence that allegedly took place during the students' Parliament march.