Ahmed Ali Butt makes outrageous claims about ‘Mera Jism, Meri Marzi’

‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi‘ has managed to ruffle more feathers than anything else and Ahmed Ali Butt has joined the bandwagon of those who are criticising the slogan without understanding it.

In a lengthy message posted to social media, Butt said while he has no sympathies for Khalil ur Rehman Qamar or Marvi Sirmed, he has even little sympathy for the “people who exploit the so-called ‘Mera J Mery XYZ’, adding that it is a western campaign. The actor stated that “When it comes to women’s rights, Islam has the most rights and respect for women.”

Shehzad Roy, Adnan Malik and activist Nayab Gohar Jan have perfectly explained the slogan for those who are still unable to understand the concept behind it.

Don't understand the problem so many are having with #MeraJismMeriMarzi"-Mera jism meri marzi nahi toh kis ki marzi ho gi?? "My body is mine" is a critical component of the Life Skills Based Education classes we teach to help children protect themselves from abuse & harassment

— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) March 4, 2020

Agar kisi ko sadiyon se mukkay maaray ja rahay hain toh kya aap uss ke aaj cheekhnay pe ye kahen ge ke tone behtar karain? #tonepolicing #womensday #MeraJismMeriMarzi

— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) March 4, 2020

I’m in awe of the sheer power of 4 words strung together: #MeraJismMeriMarzi This slogan has destabilized centuries of patriarchy & triggered a man renown for his eloquence; unmasking a rabid, inarticulate, hate-spewing misogynist. Just 4 words. How frail our male egos can be.

— adnanmalik (@adnanmalik) March 4, 2020

Yes I will, because they are claiming autonomy over their bodies, zara research kar len ke is slogan ka matlab kya hai. Aap logon ka masla ye hai ke aap 'jism' ka lafz suntay hain aur sirf Bipasha Basu ya Sunny Leone ki film yaad aa jaati hai. https://t.co/G8sXE1qbxt

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) March 5, 2020

This is how one needs to come and explain a simple slogan on television. Thank you @NayabGJan #MeraJismMeriMarzi pic.twitter.com/uRyGK8HQVS

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 4, 2020

#MeraJismMeriMarzi is a powerful slogan- Bodies, especially female bodies, are contested spaces throughout history and wars have been fought over the same. Always used as a prop in power relationships of states, corporations and individuals. pic.twitter.com/AGdNLP4s45

— Arshad Sharif (@arsched) March 5, 2020

Earlier, singer Quratulain Balouch had passed a problematic statement regarding the Aurat March. She later explained her comment after Twitter schooled her for it.

This ones for my Mom, my step mom, Shamim Akhtar, Anisa khan, Zahida Qazmi, Yasmeen Kanwal, Malala, Hajra Khan, women in armed forces and so many likes of these tenacious women who work EVERYDAY towards what they believe in. Then the universe conspires the best plan. https://t.co/h647MSHZme

— Quratulain Balouch (@Quratulainb) March 5, 2020

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