Meet Mumbai Woman Who Was Seen Blocking Police Van During CJP Protests
Rhiya Yadav, an actor and entrepreneur, gained viral attention for blocking a police van in Mumbai to protest the detention of students. Her actions, which occurred during demonstrations against exam irregularities, have been widely praised by social media users.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the role of individual activism and social media in amplifying student-led political movements.
In what is said to be one of the most defining images of the protests in Mumbai, a woman was on Wednesday seen blocking a police van that was carrying protesters who were detained during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities.The woman, identified as Rhiya Yadav, was seen stopping a moving police van and refusing to move during student protests near the Shivaji Park in Dadar.The video, which has now gone viral, shows her in a hoodie and cap blocking the van in the rain. As she stood there, many people around her started cheering and raising slogans. Her action reportedly helped lead to the release of detained protesters.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Rohan Joshi (@mojorojo)"The police aren't doing their job responsibly.
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