Imagine if we were this enraged for minorities in our country: Ushna Shah

The actor hinted at the possible reason why celebrities only protested for black minorities in the States

Amidst the United States protests against racial discrimination and the social media outrage against the unjustified killing of an African-American, Pakistani actor Ushna Shah pointed out another interesting dilemma.

Many local and Bollywood actors had condemned the discrimination against black minorities and others had also pointed out the lack of voices raised against the treatment of minorities in general.

But what many failed to address, was how raising their voices against a certain cause would also equate 'blasphemy' in their own country.

According to Shah, speaking in the favour of certain minorities could even lead to execution.

Imagine if we were allowed to be this enraged for the minorities of our country. We can’t even take to the streets for them.. forget the establishment, our own fundos will label it heresy/blasphemy & execute us. #blacklivesmatter #pakistaniminorities

— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) June 1, 2020

In a recent tweet, the Balaa actor wrote "Imagine if we were allowed to be this enraged for the minorities of our country."

Reiterating how a peaceful protest may even lead to mass riots, she added, "We can’t even take to the streets for them.. forget the establishment, our own fundos would label it heresy/blasphemy and execute us."

Several agreed with the actor as one user commented on the thread saying, "Exactly! One of the best tweets I’ve seen on this matter. I’m amazed to see all this holier than thou attitude from some Pakistanis excoriating the US but failing to realise when Ahmadis or Shias are massacred. There are no talk shows discussing the matter, no protests, nada. Sounds of silence."

Another user chimed in saying, "Calling some one a heretic and a blasphemer is a pass time for most people here. And i do mean most."

One user, however, felt the national crisis was still nothing compared to the international one, "At least our police doesn't kill minorities as they do in the USA," they said.

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