Swara Bhasker, a well-known advocate for women’s rights, has come under fire after being photographed with Maulana Sajjad Nomani, a controversial Islamic scholar. The actor met the Maulana to seek his support for her husband Fahad Ahmad in the elections. However, Nomani has previously made statements against the education of girls, calling it ‘haram’ and urging parents to teach their daughters at home rather than send them to school.
Social media users quickly criticized the actress for visiting the Maulana, who is well-known for his divisive comments against “unsupervised education for girls,” after seeing the disputed images. Netizens accused the actress of “double standards,” pointing out the inconsistencies between her feminist support of women’s rights and her encounter with a person who opposed women’s education and interfaith relationships.
Swara’s meeting with him, despite her outspoken stance on feminism, has sparked a wave of criticism on social media. Many have accused her of double standards, questioning her commitment to women’s rights. Critics have pointed out her conservative attire during the meeting, further fueling the backlash.
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