Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, initially joined a wave of digital activism by sharing the All Eyes on Rafah image on her Instagram Stories. However, her gesture faced intense backlash from some quarters of the internet, prompting her to delete the post.
Critics accused Ritika of selective advocacy, questioning her motives and expressing disappointment with her perceived bias. Some fans voiced their discontent, highlighting other issues they believed warranted attention, such as the plight of Hindus in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Kashmir. Despite the backlash, Ritika received support from a segment of social media users who praised her stance on the Palestinian cause.
The All Eyes on Rafah campaign has drawn global attention to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Rafah following Israeli airstrikes that claimed the lives of at least 45 Palestinians. Displaced families are left sifting through rubble in search of survivors, illustrating the dire situation on the ground.
In response, several Bollywood stars, including Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan, have used their platforms to raise awareness and show solidarity with the affected Palestinian population by sharing the All Eyes on Rafah image. This collective effort aims to amplify the call for global attention and action to address the ongoing crisis.
