A video featuring a Gen Z student, Ashish Sharma, from Delhi University has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread debate and trolling. At the time of the student protest inside the university building, Sharma mocked the principal for enjoying air-conditioned comforts while students protested in the open heat.
In the video, Sharma is heard addressing the crowd with biting wit and sarcasm, drawing attention to the contrast between the privileges of the administration and the struggles of the students. His comment about the air-conditioned office of the principal became the topic of memes and commentaries online in a short while. While some praised Sharma for standing up to authority and using his sense of humour, others criticised him for disrespecting authority.
He's saying to the principal, "Sir, please AC. This is our principal, and he’s not letting us have the AC. Sir is sitting comfortably in an air-conditioned room, while we’re suffering in the heat. We demand AC and all the basic facility!"
The clip currently has 39.3 million views, 2.3 million likes, and 1.5 million shares.
Netizens' Reactions
The trending video has generated a wave of responses from online users, from comic interpretations to serious worries:
One user commented, "If this kind of behavior continues, even the ceiling fan might be removed next!"
Another wrote, "I need this level of confidence in life!"
A third user joked, "Principal be like — Should I give you a Leave Certificate instead of the AC?"
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On a more serious note, a concerned user asked, "What has happened to students these days? Why don’t they respect their teachers? At the very least, show some respect for their age."
Echoing the sentiment, another added, "This is disrespectful towards a teacher."
