Pakistanis are offended by Irfan Junejo for the statement he (did not) made on Kashmir
The whole world is aware of the humanitarian crisis which has engulfed Kashmir after the repeal of article 370. There have been UN meetings, countless media opinion pieces on the matter and the biggest spotlight shone to the cause has been through the words of influential celebrities.
A lot of Pakistani celebrities have boldly spoken up about Kashmir ever since India made its terrible move of repealing Article 370 that allowed Kashmir a ‘relatively’ protected status
Have we conveniently blocked what we don’t want to address? This is beyond lines drawn on sand, it’s about innocent lives being lost! Heaven is burning and we silently weep. #Istandwithkashmir #kashmirbleeds
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 5, 2019
1/2 Kashmir is the land of Kashmiris , is it too difficult to understand? The world should speak up , it is about time! Kashmiris have suffered a lot already. #StandwithKashmir #SaveLivesInKashmir#IStandWithKashmir
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) August 5, 2019
India revoking article 370 is an outright betrayal of Kashmiri ppl. Still time to take up @POTUS & PM @ImranKhanPTI offer of mediation & resolve this. It's peoples' lives at stake here. Pls Stop this inhumanity &work 2gether for a solution. #Article370Scrapped #IStandWithKashmir
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) August 6, 2019
Where is UNHRC?
It’s inhumane. #Kashmir
Do we live in such dark times ?Countless conventions to protect human lives? What about all the rights & rules we are taught in the books? Do they mean anything? #SaveLivesinKashmir #KashmirBleed @UN @UNICEF_Pakistan— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) August 4, 2019
Even a few YouTubers highlighted the Kashmir issue in their own capacities
Zulm ki inteha hoti hai. Let Kashmir Breathe!
— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) August 17, 2019
So, after the statements by some famous celebrities Pakistanis really wanted their favorite public figures like Irfan Junejo to speak on Kashmir
This is the reason why Irfan Junejo revealed that he was urged to the point of being harassed to make a video on the Kashmir issue. He was asked by many to highlight the egregious situation in Kashmir. The YouTuber tweeted that he was being bashed for not making the video on the Kashmir issue.
If Pakistani people are bashing you for not making a video on 14 Aug takay Indian followers na kam hojayen, and if Indian people are bashing you for making a video about buying an animal for Eid ul Azha toh aap konsi deewar main jaa ke sar marienge?
Asking for a friend.
— Irfan Junejo (@irfanjunejo) August 15, 2019
He did speak up on the matter on his Instagram stories
And he made a video on the matter of ‘activism’ but Pakistanis are offended by Irfan Junejo defending himself and want him canceled
Irfan responded by explaining why he does NOT want to talk about Kashmir
He started off by asking the people that they should ‘cancel’ him for this but he will stick to his stance. He stated that he is NOT supporting the oppressors and he is not afraid of losing the Indian followers but he has a very different reason for not covering Kashmir as an issue.
You may cancel me if you want to but I will NOT make a video about whatever is happening in Kashmir. NOT because I support the oppressors or I am afraid of losing Indian followers but because I also didn't make a video when Quetta Hazaras were protesting with the dead bodies…
— Irfan Junejo (@irfanjunejo) August 17, 2019
He explained that not making a video does not mean that he intends to support whatever is happening in Kashmir
of their family members. I didn't make a video when families of shia missing persons were protesting. If I don't make a video about something, it doesn't mean I support it. I didn't make a video for Sudan as well. Oh and btw Wasim Akram didn't talk about it,
— Irfan Junejo (@irfanjunejo) August 17, 2019
In his words, ” Sabko cancel kardo, apne selective outrage main zinda raho aur dusron ko judge kartay raho”
MKBHD never made a video about Trump policies, UK YouTubers didn't make videos on Brexit. If somebody is talking about this, good for them.
Ajeeb apne andar sab activist banay hue hain!
— Irfan Junejo (@irfanjunejo) August 17, 2019
He concluded his rant by saying, “ Ajeeb apnay andar sab activist banay huey hain!”
Junejo’s statement has badly hurt the sentiments of his fans who are now planning to ‘cancel’ him and he’s lost more than 6000 followers so far
You can delete your tweet all you want. But you have finally revealed your true ignorant face. Cancel #Irfanjunejo pic.twitter.com/nEeErz4e1x
— El'yaz (@IlyasKhan501) August 18, 2019
Done#Irfanjunejo pic.twitter.com/hx1QsbQSun
— Eman Erij (@EmanErij) August 18, 2019
Cancel #Irfanjunejo pic.twitter.com/7J8rIcR7Es
— MS (@MS_Balouch) August 18, 2019
They even reminded him that he has been an activist too, he made the video regarding the Asia bibi case
Toh scenes kuch aesay hein keh Irfan Junejo can make a video on the protests happened after the release of Asia Bibi (tbh I loved that video) but he won't make a video on the Genocide happening in Kashmir just because YouTube will delete his channel.
Wot iz? https://t.co/Jl2HtFBQhb— hassan (@hi__hassan) August 17, 2019
People accused Irfan bhai of preferring fame and money over humanity
If word paison ka pojari had a face 😂#Irfanjunejo pic.twitter.com/fJqI8eDkbY
— Mohsin Qazi (@MohsinQ17959991) August 18, 2019
I think y'all aren't getting the point.. This guy 👇 is a Coward…. Let's end this debate now…. Please #Irfanjunejo pic.twitter.com/u8quchRM9G
— Noman Bin Basheer (@NomanBinBasheer) August 18, 2019
There were people who tried to defend the YouTuber by asserting that the stance by Junejo should be respected and it should be understood that he wants to avoid all sorts of controversies because he is after all an entertainer only
#IrfanJunejo
Leave Irfan alone if he wants to be an entertainer only. Its his choice if he wants to be non controvertial. We as a nation are in a deadly habit of becoming judge and executor.— aun muhammad abbas (@aunmalik) August 18, 2019
Aur yar itnay patriotic ho to khud kyu nai kar lety kuch?? Wese to har cheez py protests karney nikal jatey ho? Itna he hai to niklo apney ghar sey. Sitting behind the screen and telling social influencers to get out there and raise awareness. 👏👏
— Zaid Asim (@Za1dAsim) August 18, 2019
What are your thoughts on the issue? Did Irfan bhai do the right thing? Let us know in the comments below.
Irfan Junejo Was Asked To Comment On Kashmir. His Response Has Caused A Massive Backlash
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