Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh backs CJP protest, calls for dialogue: ‘Ignore toh mat kijiye please…’ | Today’s news
Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh has come out in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and urged the authorities to listen to the protesters and initiate a dialogue.
In a video shared on Instagram, the businesswoman said she was disheartened by the lack of recognition of the issues the protesters were pointing out.
“Aaj dil thoda sa bhaari hai. Aise lag raha hai kuch toh theek nahi hai (My heart is a little heavy today. I feel something is wrong.),” she said.
“Listening does not mean agreeing”
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The main concerns of the Cockroach Janta Party during their protest include demanding accountability for the alleged irregularities in the NEET exam and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Ghazal Alagh stressed the importance of listening to the protesters to emphasize that acknowledging different views is vital to healthy dialogue, even if we don’t necessarily agree with those views.
The Delhi Police responded to the CJP’s protest by using force, including tear gas and batons, to disperse the crowd, citing security concerns and claims of protesters attempting to breach barricades.
Ghazal Alagh believes that open communication is key, especially in difficult situations, as it can help resolve disagreements and lead to solutions instead of ignoring others.
Authorities should consider actions based on public protests, such as the CJP demonstration, to ensure that citizens’ concerns are acknowledged and addressed, thereby promoting accountability and transparency.
Without naming any individual or authority, Alagh said that listening to someone does not necessarily mean agreeing with their views.
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“To listen to someone, to acknowledge someone’s speech, their speech is not equal to the world. You may have a different point of view, your perspective may be a little different. But you will listen to the other person. Whatever he says, don’t ignore it, please (Listening to someone or acknowledging what he says does not mean you agree with him. You can have a different opinion with him, please, you can have a different view, please. ignore them.
Alagh added that she expected at least some recognition of the protesters’ concerns and felt that the situation was getting worse.
“One side wants to keep its opinion and be heard. The other side should at least listen,” she said.
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“Communicate more when things are difficult”
Drawing parallels with conversations at home and in the workplace, Alagh said open communication is key to resolving disagreements.
“At home, we listen to our children. We say to colleagues in the office: ‘Yeah, conversations can solve even the hardest things, right?’ Let’s talk. When things are tough, overcommunicate. From there the solution is found. But ignore karna, acknowledge hi nahi karna, yeh kisi cheez ka solution nahi ho sakta (We listen to our children at home. At work, we tell colleagues that conversations can solve even the toughest problems. Talk to each other. When things are tough, communicate even more – that’s where solutions come from. Ignoring people or refusing to acknowledge them cannot be a solution,” she said.
About CJP’s protest
The CJP protest is underway in Delhi at Jantar Mantar, where students and supporters are demonstrating over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The protesters demanded accountability and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest also gained traction online, with several creators, entrepreneurs and public figures expressing their support.
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Reaction on social networks
Alagh’s video drew mixed reactions on social media.
One user wrote: “She is brave enough to take a stand despite knowing the risks. She is simply using her platform to express her opinion and I respect that.”
Another commented: “It takes a lot of courage to speak up and appreciate it.”
A third user wrote: “Mum please try to do your research before you speak on this platform because your mentor to many Indians and a mentor can’t have a biased view of the Government of India.”
Another said, “Mum pls make videos on Pehelgam Kashmiri Pandit open by students. 26/11 attack why not you guys talk openly about such issues 👏very selective ha.”
A fifth user commented: “Thanks for speaking up.”
