Title: Parliamentary Panel Unanimously Condemns Trolling of Foreign Secy
In a strongly worded statement, Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs has condemned the trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in the strongest possible terms. The committee, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, passed a unanimous resolution expressing outrage and disgust at the manner in which Misri was subjected to online abuse and vitriol.
The committee’s meeting on Monday was attended by MPs from various parties, including Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress and Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). The meeting was convened to discuss the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, which was met with widespread jubilation and criticism in equal measure.
However, the committee’s attention was drawn to the personal attacks and online harassment faced by Foreign Secretary Misri, who was widely trolled on social media platforms. The trolls, who are believed to be supporters of the ruling BJP, launched a vicious campaign against Misri, calling him names and questioning his patriotism.
The committee’s resolution, which was adopted unanimously, condemned the trolling of Misri in the strongest possible terms. The resolution stated that the Foreign Secretary was a public servant who was entitled to dignity and respect, and that the online abuse he faced was unacceptable.
The committee also expressed deep concern at the growing trend of online harassment and trolling of government officials, journalists, and other public figures. The resolution urged the government to take immediate action to address this issue and to ensure that those responsible for online abuse are held accountable.
The committee’s chairperson, Shashi Tharoor, said that the trolling of Misri was a reflection of the growing intolerance and aggression in society. “We are living in a time when people are more interested in scoring cheap points than in engaging in constructive and respectful dialogue,” he said. “The trolling of Foreign Secretary Misri is a manifestation of this trend, and it is unacceptable.”
Tharoor also urged the government to take concrete steps to address the issue of online harassment and to protect the dignity and safety of public servants. “We need to create an environment where public servants can work without fear of intimidation or harassment,” he said.
The committee’s resolution was welcomed by all the opposition parties, who have been critical of the government’s handling of the online harassment issue. The Congress party, which has been at the forefront of the campaign against online abuse, said that the resolution was a step in the right direction.
“The resolution is a strong message to those who engage in online abuse and trolling that their actions will not be tolerated,” said Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. “We urge the government to take concrete steps to implement the resolution and to ensure that those responsible for online abuse are held accountable.”
The government, however, has been criticized for its handling of the online harassment issue. Critics have accused the government of being slow to respond to the issue and of not taking strong enough action to protect public servants.
The opposition parties have also accused the government of being complicit in the online abuse, citing the fact that many of the trolls are believed to be supporters of the ruling BJP. The government has denied these allegations, but the opposition parties have continued to press for stronger action to address the issue.
In conclusion, the parliamentary panel’s unanimous condemnation of the trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is a significant development in the ongoing campaign against online abuse. The resolution sends a strong message to those who engage in online harassment and trolling that their actions will not be tolerated.
The government must now take concrete steps to implement the resolution and to ensure that those responsible for online abuse are held accountable. The public servants, including the Foreign Secretary, deserve dignity and respect, and it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that they are protected from online harassment.
