Education reformer and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk was in the news for his indefinite hunger strike, which was launched in protest against alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak. As the fast entered its 17th day, concerns over his deteriorating health continued to grow. Several public figures have expressed support for his protest, including: Kunickaa Sadanand. However, his show of solidarity soon sparked an unexpected controversy online.On July 13, Kunickaa shared a video on social media supporting Sonam Wangchuk and urging citizens to stand with those who question the government. He said people should support individuals who raise their voices for justice, adding that ignoring the struggles of others now will only weaken one’s own voice when dealing with injustice in the future.The actress also emphasized that democracy is maintained not only by voting but by citizens standing up for each other’s rights and speaking together.In the caption accompanying her post, she wrote, “When the government stops listening, asking questions becomes more important. These questions are not just about Mr. Sonam Wangchuk – they are about our democracy and every voice that rises for truth and justice. If the truth teller is silent, then who will change the country?”His post, however, drew criticism from some social media users. One commentator wrote, “Bollywood’s cheap flop types have arrived in the field.” Refusing to be silenced, Kunickaa retaliated, saying, “Chalo koi nahi mai flop actor hi sahi? Aap bataao aap kya ho, bina zameer aur emaan ka chalta phirta laash ? Kam se kam meri conscience zinda hai, awaaz bullund hai?? aap kahan ho? what, atleast I’m a flop actor, I’ll tell you what you are – a walking corpse without a conscience much stronger than mine conscience?The exchange escalated when another user brought up Kunickaa’s past relationship with the singer Kumar Sanu in the 1990s, when he was still married. Sharing a screenshot related to the old controversy, the user accused her of being a “home wrecker” and wrote, “Where is your conscience when you date married men and destroy their homes???”Responding to the personal attack, Kunickaa rejected the attempt to shift the focus away from the issue at hand. He replied, “Arrey bhai desh mein mujh se aur mere life se bade muddey chal rahein hain, (there are bigger issues in the country than me and my life) and you are mesmerized and captivated by my beauty and brains. Chalo chalo aagey badho… chutta nahi hai bhai.”Kunickaa was last seen in ‘Big Boss 19:‘.
