Actress Akanksha Puri has made a bold claim on social media that she was offered money and other inducements to publicly support the CJP and Jantar Mantar protest through promotional content.
She said she was approached with payment, flight tickets to Jantar Mantar and a request to create and post social media reels in support of the protest. She also claimed that other content creators and influencers were approached with similar proposals.
Students Should Be Supported Genuinely
In her letter, Akanksha Puri said she declined the offer because she believes that student-related issues should not be used as promotional campaigns.
She stated:
"I was offered money to support CJP and Jantar Mantar Protest. They even offered me flight tickets to Jantar Mantar. I refused. Many other creators also got similar offers. I was asked to post reels. Students should be supported genuinely. It is not a MARKETING opportunity."
What she said has already made social media platforms full of discussion of the role of influencers and paid campaigns in public movements.
Debate on Paid Promotions
The actress’s allegations have reignited discussions on whether social and political campaigns should involve paid influencer promotions. While some social media users praised her for refusing the offer and speaking publicly, others have called for evidence to substantiate the claims.
No independent evidence has been made public to verify the allegations, and the organizations or individuals mentioned have not publicly spoken out about the allegations.
Social Media Reacts
The statement quickly became popular and Akanksha Puri’s supporters welcomed her decision to eschew what she called a marketing-driven campaign. If such offers were indeed made, transparency is important to keep people’s trust in social causes, others countered.
The remarks have also brought up a bigger debate about the ethics of influencer ethics, sponsored activism and the difference between genuine advocacy and paid promotional content.
No Official Confirmation Yet
At the time of writing, the allegations remain claims made by Akanksha Puri. No official confirmation or independent verification of the alleged offers has been made by any of the organizations mentioned in her statement.
If any further statements or evidence comes along, the story may develop. But until then the claims should be regarded as allegations that have not been independently verified.
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"I was offered money to support CJP and Jantar Mantar Protest.
They even offered me Flight tickets to Jantar Mantar. I was asked to post reels.
Many other creators received similar offers too.
I refused. Students should be supported genuinely. It is… pic.twitter.com/Uzpb5egtBH
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