'She doesn't want to lose Indian fans': Netizens thrash Jannat Mirza for refusing to comment on Pak-India tensions

Pakistan's most-followed TikToker, Jannat Mirza, is making headlines again, but this time, it is not for her content.

At a recent public event in London, where she was promoting Shumaila’s Aesthetic Hair Laser Clinic, Jannat was asked about the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India following the Pahalgam attack.

Instead of answering, Jannat gestured that her lips were sealed and walked away.

The reaction quickly sparked backlash online as many argued her silence despite several Indian celebrities being rather vocal about the situation.

Many social media users criticised her, accusing her of avoiding the topic to protect her fanbase in India. Some even questioned her courage and credibility as a public figure.

"She's afraid her followers might decrease if she speaks on this topic," wrote one. Another said, "You need courage to speak up, and clearly, she didn't have it."

Others dismissed her as uninformed. "What would she even know about such matters? These are just kids playing on TikTok," said a user.

"She probably has fans in India too—that's why she avoided saying anything," wrote one.

Some also accused her of prioritising her brand over patriotism. "Her business won't survive without her Indian audience — that's why she stayed silent."

"I don't even follow her — and now I definitely won't," another said.

So far, Jannat has not responded to the criticism. While some argue that silence is better than making an uninformed statement, others believe that influencers with massive followings should take a clear stance on such matters.