This Bollywood Actor Agrees To X Post On 'Feminism Showcase' At Pahalgam Attack Victim's Funeral

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29-04-2025

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Pahalgam Attack: An X user, who claims to be a former army officer, criticised the decision to have women officers carry Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal's casket.
The recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has left the country in shock. Among the victims was Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was visiting Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley with his wife for their honeymoon. He had tied the knot just a week before on April 16. But their happy trip turned into a tragedy when terrorists opened fire on tourists, killing Narwal along with 25 others. The Navy officer was laid to rest with full military honours in his hometown of Karnal, Haryana. Amid the emotional scenes from the funeral, a post has now sparked controversy on social media.
An X user, who claims to be a former army officer, is facing backlash for his comments on the funeral. The user with the moniker Lt Col Sumit Mohan Garg shared a video where women naval officers were seen carrying the casket of the martyred officer. In his post, the X user criticised the decision to have women officers carry the casket. He questioned the practicality of showcasing 'feminism" and 'equality" at such a sombre event.
According to him, physical strength is a critical requirement in the armed forces and the moment was not appropriate for such a display. '#Feminism and #Equality don't work in a practical world. Who had the bright idea to showcase feminine power on such a sombre occasion and disrespect the departed soul. It also underlines the unsuitability of women in Armed Forces, where physical capabilities are critical," he wrote.
#Feminism and #Equality don't work in a practical world. Who had the bright idea to showcase feminine power on such a sombre occasion and disrespect the departed soul.It also underlines the unsuitability of women in Armed Forces, where physical capabilities are critical. pic.twitter.com/dWuVdYBcx9 — Lt Col Sumit Mohan Garg, SM (@garysum00) April 28, 2025
Another shared, 'Physical strength isn't the only measure of a soldier's worth. Leadership, intelligence and resilience are just as important—and women in the armed forces excel in all of these."
On the other hand, some agreed with his point of view with one user writing, 'If this tomfoolery was meant to showcase insensitivity towards the departed soul along with the unsuitability of women in the armed forces, then it was spot on."
Actor Ranvir Shorey, known for his performances in films like 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'Traffic Signal,' and 'Bheja Fry', too seemed to agree.
Another person added, 'Absolutely agree, Sir. A coffin isn't a prop. A funeral isn't a stage. And a soldier's last rites aren't an occasion for woke experiments. Disgraceful."
'This is very concerning, 4 trained armed forces personnel could not lift it properly. Are the training modules different for men and women?" a viewer questioned.
An individual commented, 'Diversity doesn't make sense everywhere. Soldiers need strength to fight against the enemy."
Some questioned the strength of the officers:
Women's participation in the Indian Navy initiated during World War II, serving in supportive roles within the Royal Indian Navy. It was not until the 1990s that the Indian Navy began officially inducting women, primarily into the Medical and Education Corps. These early efforts paved the way for current accomplishments, proving over time that gender does not determine capability in these fields.
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Pahalgam attack
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Delhi, India, India
First Published:
April 29, 2025, 15:06 IST
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