Actor Revathy has voiced her concern over the police action during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi, where educationist Sonam Wangchuk and a large group of students and supporters gathered to press for educational reforms. Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor expressed solidarity with the protestors and urged the government to engage in meaningful dialogue instead of allowing the situation to escalate.
Revathy Calls For Dialogue Instead Of Violence
Sharing posts about the march, Revathy stressed that peaceful protests have long been an integral part of India’s democratic tradition. Referring to Wangchuk’s campaign and the participation of students, she wrote, “Real Leaders should have a conversation… this is a land where Great Leaders and reformists protested in Silence and Silence has spoken volumes always… it’s time that the Indian Government wakes up to the change that is needed in the Educational System… with Sonam Wangchuk and all the students who are the Future of our country.”
Her remarks came after visuals from the protest showed police personnel attempting to disperse demonstrators, drawing criticism from several public figures and activists. Wangchuk, known for his advocacy on education and environmental issues, has been leading campaigns seeking greater attention to educational reforms and concerns raised by students.
‘History Rarely Remembers The Orders’
In another post, Revathy drew a parallel between the police response and incidents from India’s freedom struggle. She wrote that the images reminded her of the colonial era, when Indian personnel often carried out the directives of British rulers.
“The officers were British but the soldiers were Indian… they had to obey, else they would be punished! Today we are seeing a repeat but the difference is both the cops on the ground and their seniors are Indian!,” she wrote.
Emphasising that dissent should not be met with force, she added, “It was peaceful !!! What ever the demands, it should be heard and discussed…not silenced with violence… The children are voicing out their concern – hear them, talk to them… not beat them… with Sonam Wangchuk and the students of our country.”
Revathy also shared an open letter addressed to police officers, urging them to reflect on their constitutional duty. In the letter, she acknowledged the challenges of policing public demonstrations but argued that law enforcement exists to safeguard citizens’ rights rather than suppress peaceful voices.
“Dear Police Officer, Today, I didn’t just watch students protest. I watched the people sworn to protect them stand against them. Your uniform is more than a badge of authority. It is a promise. A promise that citizens can raise their voices without being treated like enemies.”
She went on to suggest that officers had an opportunity to become facilitators rather than enforcers during the march.
“Every order you receive carries a choice. The choice to remember why you took that oath. Today, you had an opportunity to make history. You could have walked beside those students.
You could have formed a protective corridor instead of a barricade. You could have escorted them safely to the gates of Parliament and said, ‘These are your children. Hear them.’ What a powerful message that would have been.”
Concluding her letter, Revathy reflected on the lasting impact such moments have on young citizens. She reminded officers that today’s students will one day occupy influential roles across society and that the memory of this day will endure.
“One day, these students will become doctors, teachers, engineers, judges, entrepreneurs, and maybe even police officers. When they remember this day, what do you want them to remember about you? That you raised a baton…or that you stood between power and the people, exactly as the Constitution intended?”
She signed off with a final appeal that has since resonated widely on social media: “History rarely remembers the orders.It remembers the courage. From one citizen who still hopes you’ll choose the Constitution over fear, Jai Hind.”
Revathy’s posts have sparked widespread discussion online, with many praising her for speaking out while others debated her comparison between the present-day police response and colonial-era actions. As conversations around the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march continue, the actor’s message has added another prominent voice to the larger debate on the right to peaceful protest, the role of law enforcement and the importance of dialogue in a democratic society.
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