Vivek Oberoi has reacted Sonam WangchukHe is on an ongoing hunger strike, saying he prefers to stay out of political debate, but believes people should be free to express their opinions in a healthy democracy.Speaking to the media, Vivek was asked about Sonam Wangchuk’s protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. While he did not comment on the specific demands or issues surrounding the protest, the actor said he sees himself as someone who observes and learns from what is happening around him.Answering the question, Vivek said, “Yaar main abhineta hu, neta nahi hu. Toh main politic cheezon pe dhyaan nahi deta hun. Hum toh observe karte hai, seekhte hai. Life mein bohot kuch dekhne aur seekhne ko mil raha hai.”
Vivek Oberoi says every voice has a place in democracy
When asked what he had observed about Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger strike, Vivek said that people’s ability to express different views is a sign of a functioning democracy.“Observe ye kiya hai ki ye bhi ek nayi cheez thi aur mujhe lagta hai ek healthy democracy mein har awaaz ko apni jagah milti hai. Ye logo ne agar apni awaaz vyakt ki hai toh ye healthy democracy ka sign hai,” he added.The actor stopped short of supporting or opposing the protest, and limited his remarks to the importance of the democratic space where citizens can express their concerns.
Several celebrities are supporting Sonam Wangchuk’s protest
Vivek Oberoi’s comments come at a time when several members of the film industry have publicly supported Sonam Wangchuk. Celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman, Sonakshi Sinha, Prakash Raj, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Abhay Deol, Soni Razdan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Imran Khan, Atul Kulkarni and Omi Vaidya have expressed their support for the activist.
Sonam Wangchuk enters the 19th day of her hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk has now entered the 19th day of her hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. It has been protesting alleged irregularities in examinations and has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over concerns over the examination system.Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28, supporting the demand for the resignation of the education minister over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam.According to the latest medical report, Wangchuk has lost more than nine kilograms since the hunger strike began. The doctors reported that his blood sugar level was 80 mg/dL, his pulse rate was 72 beats per minute, and his blood pressure was 105/61 mmHg lying down and 101/65 mmHg while sitting. Medical officials added that his hydration levels remain fair and that he remains mentally alert despite the extended fast.