Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor has Strongly Defended Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in the wake of a social media backlash targeting the diplomat after the announcing of the announcing ” India and Pakistan.
In an an interview With NDTV, Tharoor Termed The Online Attacks Against Misri as “Preposterous” and Praise the Seasoned Envoy for his composed and effective handling of what he descibed as “One of the Most Tenses Moment Tenses In In Recent India-Pakistan Relations. “
He went on to extend his praise to wing commander Vyomika singh and Colonel Sofia QureshiBoth of who was involved in press conferences in the days after Operation SindoorHe said the officers “spoke very calmly and professionally without any hysteria,” Calling their conduct “wonderly impressive.”
“I Think Young Vikram Misri has done an outstanding job,” Shashi tharoor Said, commening the foresign’s commitment and professionalism. “He has worked very hard, very long hours, and is an extramely hardworking and effective voice for India.”
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Expressing disbelief over the backlash, Tharoor said, “I can’t understand who on Earth would troll and why? Better? “
India-Pakistan Ceasefire and Online Trolls
AMID Heightened Tensions Following India’s Targeted Strikes on Nine Terrorist Hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok) Under Operation Sindoor, Launched in Retaliation to the 22 Pahalgam Terror AttackMisri has been played a Central Role in Communicating India’s Strategic Position during the Crisis.
However, on 10 may, after announcing that India and Pakistan had reacted an agreement to complete Military action on land, sea, sea, and in the air, misri became the targeting on Social Meedia.
The Online Attacks Included Accusations Questioning His Patriotism and even escalated to the doxxing of personal information about his family.
Leaders, Diplomats Condemn Online Trolls
A Growing Number of Political Leaders and Former Diplomats have spoken out in defense of foreign secretary Vikram Misri,
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Posted a strong message of support on x, describing misri as “a Decent, Honest, Hard-Working Diplomat Working Tirelessly for our nation.” He Reminded Critics that Civil Servants Act under the Directives of Elected Governments.
“Our Civil Servants Work under the Executive – This must be Remembred –and they should be blamed for the decisions by the Executive or Any Political Leadership Running Watan E Aziz,” Wrote.
Samajwadi party president Akhilesh Yadav Echoed Similar Sentiments, Warning that such thing “Baseless and Hateful Statements” Could Discourage dedicated officers. “It is the government’s responsibility to make decisions – Not Individual Officers,” Yadav Said.
“Some Anti-Social Criminal Elements are Openly Crossing All Limits of Abusive Language Against The Officer and His Family, But Neither the BJP Government Nor Any of Its Ministers ARECINISS ARECITES ARECINISTERS ARECINTES ARECITS ARECH Honor and Respect or Discussing Possible Action against that who make such unwanted posts, ”He added.
Former Foreign Secretary Nirupama rao (Menon) Also weighed in, calling the trolling camp
“A dedicated diplomat, Misri has served India with professionalism and resolve, and there is no ground whatsoever for his vilification,” She posted on x.
“Doxxing his Daughter and Abusing His Loveed Ones Crosses also line of Deccution.
As of now, the ministry of external affairs have not issued an official statement on the controversy.
