Actor Prakash Raj faces backlash for controversial tweet mocking Chandrayaan-3 Mission; netizens call him ‘Desh ka dushman’

Prakash Raj, known for his outspoken views, found himself embroiled in a social media storm after he tweeted a satirical post targeting India's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission. The tweet, aimed at the mission's Vikram Lander, has ignited strong reactions from social media users, accusing the actor of belittling a significant scientific endeavor. 

Outrage and Criticism

The versatile actor shared a cartoon depicting a man wearing a vest and lungi pouring tea. The post drew swift criticism from users who condemned his mocking stance towards the Indian scientific endeavor. The tweet, which appeared to take a dig at the Vikram Lander of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, sparked outrage among Twitter users.

One user commented, “You creep ... will always show hatred for the achievements of the country! SHAMELESS Human.” Another user commented, “Are you so blind in your hate for Modiji that you are MOCKING the hard work of our ISRO scientists & made-in-India mission #Chandrayaan3 with Vikram lander named after Vikram Sarabhai, father of our space program ?” One of them commented, “India is the only Country where Some of its own citizens : praying for #VikramLander of Chandrayaan 3 to fail so that they can Pin down the Modi Govt. Your hate for modi is becoming hate for India.”

Prakash Raj's past political opinions and remarks have often ignited debates. His tweet seemed to resurface earlier instances where he had made 'chaiwala' references and faced backlash for the same. This time, his direct jibe at the Vikram Lander and the accompanying cartoon sketch reignited the debate over his political inclinations.

A stint in showbiz and politics

The actor, renowned for his impactful performances in movies such as 'Wanted,' 'Singham,' 'Dabangg 2,' and 'Policegiri,' has ventured into politics as well. In the aftermath of the assassination of his friend Gauri Lankesh in 2017, he initiated a political movement using the hashtag #justasking. Prakash Raj also contested the 2019 Indian general election as an independent candidate for the Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency, albeit unsuccessfully.

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