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America bombed Yemen murdering civilians just yesterday. All of these deaths are a direct response from genocidal powers that learned from each other that you can carry out war crimes with impunity while the world swallows its tongue. Whether it's Zionism,
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or American exceptionalism, imperialism continues to rage on and burn all in its path."
Netizens criticised her for sharing it and many told her to leave India. After facing this backlash, Mandana issued a clarification post. It read, 'What a storm one story can cause. A simple message about peace—not religion, not politics—sparked an avalanche of hate."
She added, "I'm proud of India. I'm proud of how far this country has come. I have deep respect for the Indian government—for what it's done to protect its borders, grow its economy, and stand tall on the global stage."
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The actress also added that she's been living in India for 16 years and made it her home.
Commenting on the trolls, she slammed them and said, "Faceless accounts and fake names telling me to 'go back to my country,' questioning my right to speak… I've worked hard, adapted, contributed, and made this place my home—with love, effort, and respect. If you think I'm 'nobody,' then why are you even here? Hate takes effort. And energy. You're not a hater. You're just a confused fan. Keep your shade. I'll keep my peace."
However, Mandana later deleted this post.
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