Actor Ritwik Bhowmik, known for his role in the streaming series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, has broken his silence on the ongoing political unrest sweeping the country, calling on India's youth and middle class to stop ceding power to political parties and instead claim it for themselves. The actor shared his views via a lengthy note posted to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, 22 July.

What Bhowmik Said

In a pointed message addressed to the common man, Bhowmik argued that political parties have repeatedly exploited the emotions and energy of young Indians without delivering accountability. 'Once again Politics/Political parties have left no stone unturned to belittle/malign each other. Once again the common man (youth) of this country had to bear the brunt,' he wrote, adding: 'Congratulations politics, you have won. But at the cost of what? HUMANITY!'

He alleged that those in power are fundamentally threatened by the honesty, ideas, and independence of the younger generation. 'The honest truth is — They Are Scared! They are afraid of our honesty, our ideas, our morals, our liberation and our Conservation. They are scared that we might do better than them. Well, WE WILL,' he wrote.

A Call for Middle-Class Ownership of Power

Bhowmik's note was notable for its direct challenge to what he described as the middle class's long-standing self-imposed distance from power — whether out of fear or principle. 'For way too long the middle class India has stayed away from power (out of fear or morals) and the already existing powerful juggle it amongst themselves. Enough! Power from now on should be ours!' he wrote.

He urged young Indians to pursue influence through 'grit, skill, intelligence, education and patience,' and to engage with the realities of a capitalist system rather than retreat from them. 'This capitalistic society, that our world currently functions in, money is power, don't let anyone make you believe otherwise. Don't just survive, Own! Rule,' he added.

Patience and Honesty as the Long Game

Closing his note on a more measured note, Bhowmik acknowledged that change would not be immediate. 'You might not see results today, tomorrow, or in years, but it will all pay off. Trust yourself and what you're fighting for. Break The Chain! Enough is Enough,' he wrote. He identified honesty — to oneself and to one's country — as the most critical quality for the generation he was addressing.

Context: Nationwide Protests

Bhowmik's post comes amid a period of heightened political tension and street-level protests across India, though he did not name a specific movement or political party in his message. The actor joins a growing number of public figures from the entertainment industry who have chosen to comment on the political climate, though most have done so with considerably more caution. Notably, Bhowmik's remarks were directed not at any single party or government but at the structural relationship between political power and ordinary citizens — a framing that cuts across conventional ideological lines.