So-called ‘environmental activist’ Nityanand Jayaraman, known for orchestrating the disruptive anti-Sterlite protests that led to the shutdown of one of India’s major copper producers, is once again drawing fire—this time for mocking India’s military operation against terrorist camps in Pakistan.
Unable to digest the Indian government’s decisive and successful retaliation following the Pahalgam terror attack, Jayaraman took to social media to undermine and belittle the armed forces. In a sarcastic post, he wrote, “Operation Sindoor is officially Bollywood,” and followed it up by pinning a comment, “Reliance Industries wants the trademark.“
As if trivializing a precision military strike wasn’t enough, Jayaraman went on to post a preachy moral rant, suggesting India should stay calm even as terrorists kill innocents in Kashmir. He wrote, “I belong to the India that does not want war, that wants the schoolyard bullies from Pak and India to shut the f*** up, and that does not understand what in heavens sindoor means in the context of a testosterone rich discourse.“
These remarks have sparked outrage among netizens and patriots alike, especially at a time when the country stands united in grief and resolve. His statements are being slammed as tone-deaf, anti-national, and out of touch, particularly coming from someone who once led a movement that crippled domestic copper production—key to India’s strategic and industrial sustainability.
Nityanand Jayaraman
Nityanand Jayaraman is a self-styled environmental activist and the Chairperson of ‘The Other Media‘ (TOM), an NGO under scrutiny for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). He played a key role in organizing the 2018 protests against Vedanta’s Sterlite copper plant in Thoothukudi, which led to its closure following police firing that killed 13 people. TOM, under his leadership, received foreign funding from Christian and European organizations, raising concerns about the nature of its activism. Critics allege that Jayaraman’s activism, funded by foreign church-backed entities, often disrupts development projects and promotes unrest under the guise of environmental justice. He has been accused of undermining institutions and encouraging anarchy through strategic media engagements and organized resistance.
Critics argue that individuals like Jayaraman represent a deeply problematic mindset. At a time of national crisis, such commentary isn’t just inappropriate—it’s dangerous.
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