A commentary published by Dinamalar has taken aim at what it calls “flash activists” who have recently joined anti-NEET protests, alleging that their participation is driven more by publicity than principle.
The article claims that new faces join such campaigns every year and names Revathi and Andrea among those said to have joined this year. It argues that the group speaks about justice and morality while remaining silent on issues it associates with the film industry.
It further alleges that the participants show little concern about who is protesting in Delhi, their background, how food is supplied daily, and who allegedly attacked police with swords or assaulted journalists during the agitation.
According to the piece, the protesters primarily seek a platform, a microphone and an audience to applaud, and are willing to do anything for media attention. It adds that even after Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the “flash activists” will not end the protest, claiming their intentions are already evident.
