Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Cricketers' Wives Spark Debate on Student Protests
Sanjana Ganesan and Devisha Shetty, wives of cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav respectively, posted about the student protests in Delhi on their Instagram Stories.
Sanjana highlighted the humanitarian concerns, especially the impact on a six-year-old affected by tear gas.
She emphasized that no democracy should normalize such situations.
Devisha, on the other hand, focused on maintaining law and order, condemning violent actions by protesters.
Their posts sparked a debate online, with mixed reactions from social media users.
Some praised Sanjana for her empathy, while others supported Devisha's stance on law and order.
The protests have also gained political support, with figures like Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray visiting the sites.
Sanjana Ganesan expressed humanitarian concerns over police intervention during the protests.
Devisha Shetty condemned violent actions by protesters, asserting that violence is not democracy.
Social media reactions were mixed, with users praising Ganesan for her empathy and criticizing Shetty for her law-and-order stance.
The protests have gained political support, with figures like Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray visiting the sites.
The contrasting views of Ganesan and Shetty sparked online debate, reflecting divided public opinion on the protests.
- Who
- Sanjana Ganesan and Devisha Shetty
- What
- Expressed contrasting views on student protests in Delhi
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To voice their opinions on the ongoing student protests and the police intervention
Humanitarian Concerns
Law and Order
Police Intervention
Humanitarian Concerns
Sanjana Ganesan expressed humanitarian concerns over police intervention, highlighting the impact on a six-year-old affected by tear gas.
Law and Order
Devisha Shetty condemned violent actions by protesters, asserting that once individuals resort to violence, they cease to be part of a legitimate protest.
- Date of Protests
- 20 July
- Sanjana Ganesan
- Wife of Jasprit Bumrah
- Devisha Shetty
- Wife of Suryakumar Yadav
- Social Media Reaction
- Mixed, with users praising Ganesan for her empathy and criticizing Shetty for her law-and-order stance
- Political Support
- Figures like Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray visited the protest sites
