# Indian celebrities face backlash for silence on 'cockroach' protests

Indian celebrities are being fiercely criticized for not speaking out against protests where demonstrators were derogatorily called "cockroaches" by a politician. The silence has sparked public outrage, reflecting growing expectations for influential figures to take political stances.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/25/india-celebrities-fiercely-criticised-silence-cockroach-cjp-protests) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:43 GMT