DIVYA DELHI : Television actor Abigail Pande has questioned what she described as selective outrage on social media following the controversy over actor Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement. Pande raised the issue through an Instagram Story on September 25, drawing attention to reported cases of sexual violence against women. In her post, Pande questioned why the criticism directed at Sanon’s advertisement appeared to generate greater attention than reports of rape and sexual assault. She also questioned whether society finds it easier to comment on what women wear than to address the behaviour and accountability of men. The controversy surrounding Sanon began after her appearance in a jewellery advertisement drew criticism from some social media users over her festive attire. The debate subsequently expanded into discussions about women’s clothing, cultural expectations and social attitudes toward women. Pande’s remarks come amid renewed public discussion over reported incidents of violence and sexual harassment against women, including the case in Jamui, Bihar. Other actors have also used social media to raise concerns about victim-blaming and the treatment of women in such cases.
