Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh backs CJP protest, urges dialogue: 'Ignore toh mat kijiye, please...'
Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh has come out in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest over alleged NEET examination irregularities, calling on authorities to
Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh has come out in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest over alleged NEET examination irregularities, calling on authorities to listen to protesters and open a dialogue. In a video shared on Instagram, the entrepreneur said she was disheartened by the lack of acknowledgement of the issues being raised by demonstrators. "Aaj dil thoda sa bhaari hai. Aise lag raha hai kuch toh theek nahi hai (Today, my heart feels a little heavy. It feels like something isn't right.)," she said. 'Listening Doesn't Mean Agreeing' Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What are the main concerns raised by the Cockroach Janta Party during their protest? ⌵ The Cockroach Janta Party's main concerns during their protest include demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. 2 Why did Ghazal Alagh emphasize the importance of listening to protesters? ⌵ Ghazal Alagh emphasized the importance of listening to protesters to highlight that acknowledging different viewpoints is vital for healthy dialogue, even if one does not necessarily agree with those views. 3 How did the Delhi Police respond to the CJP protest? ⌵ The Delhi Police responded to the CJP protest by using force, including tear gas and batons, to disperse the crowd, citing safety concerns and claims of protesters attempting to break barricades.
4 What is the significance of open communication according to Ghazal Alagh? ⌵ Ghazal Alagh believes that open communication is crucial, especially during difficult situations, as it can help resolve disagreements and lead to solutions instead of ignoring others. 5 Should authorities take action based on public protests like the CJP demonstration? ⌵ Authorities should consider actions based on public protests like the CJP demonstration to ensure that the concerns of citizens are acknowledged and addressed, promoting accountability and transparency. Without naming any individual or authority, Alagh said hearing someone out does not necessarily mean agreeing with their views. "Kisi ki baat sunna, kisi ki baat ko acknowledge karna, unki baat maan ne ke barabar nahi hota. Aapka different point of view ho sakta hai, aapka nazariya kuch alag ho sakta hai. But aap doosre bande ki baat toh sunenge. Koi kuch kehna chah raha hai, aap unko ignore toh mat kijiye, please (Listening to someone or acknowledging what they have to say doesn't mean you agree with them. You may have a different point of view or perspective, but at least hear the other person out. If someone wants to say something, please don't ignore them.)," she said. Alagh added that she had expected at least some acknowledgement of the protesters' concerns and felt the situation was deteriorating.
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