Ratna Pathak Shah, an acclaimed actress, has often voiced her concerns about societal and political issues in India. She has discussed how certain policies and rhetoric can foster a culture of bullying and intolerance. Her comments emphasise the need for more cultured and empathetic human behavior.The statement from Pathak came during her address at an event, wherein she critiqued the current regime for creating an environment where dissent and differences of opinion are not tolerated, leading to a more aggressive and polarised society. She advocates for a society that values cultural richness, empathy, and mutual respect, and she believes that the way forward is through fostering understanding and compassion rather than hostility and division.Watch Video:Ratna Pathak on how we are being converted to bullies by this regime. We need to be more cultured human beings.A big thank you for saying it loud and clear Maam! pic.twitter.com/BXDy2vJ5Gc— Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) June 27, 2024She also lambast people who overhypes Yoga, saying, What is Yoga It means to make ourselves more cultured in a continuous process. Spent a lifetime to make yourself a better human being. This is my culture, this is what I have learnt from my country, she added.Her views reflect a call to action for citizens to rise above the divisive rhetoric and work towards building a more inclusive and harmonious society. This involves promoting education, cultural exchange, and dialogue to bridge differences and reduce the tendency to resort to bullying or coercion.
