New Delhi:
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has come up with a strong rescue of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who has faced a wave of targeted online misuse after the announcement of the ceasefire agreement. India and Pakistan Between boiling stresses.
In a special interview with the NDTV, Mr. Tharoor described the trolling of Sri Misri as “preceding” and recently praised the diplomatic operation of one of the most stressful moments. India-Pakistan relations,
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“I think the young Vikram Misri has done an excellent work. He has worked very hard, worked for a very long time and is a very hardworking and effective voice for India with two female authorities. [Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi] Who spoke very peacefully and in a brilliant manner without any hysteria, “said Mr. Tharoor.” I do not understand who will troll on earth and why? What can they do and what can these people have done separately or better? ,
#Ndtvexclusive “Kinetic hostility is not India’s work”: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (@Shashitharoor) For NDTV @Maryashakil pic.twitter.com/jgvbwmknpb
– NDTV (@NDTV) May 11, 2025
On May 10, India and Pakistan declared a mutual understanding to prevent all military enmity on land, air and sea with immediate effect. The ceasefire agreement followed the four consecutive cross-border drones and missile strikes, which brought the subcontinent to the verge of armed conflict.
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The ceasefire was announced by Foreign Secretary Misri during a press briefing on Saturday evening. Mr. Misri said that the agreement had reached among the generals of military operations (DGMOS) of India and Pakistan after a fixed call on Saturday afternoon. He further revealed that the next round of talks will take place on May 12.
An unexpected social media post by US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire immediately after which claimed that the talks were “mediation” by Washington. The Ministry of External Affairs did not officially respond to the claim.
Mr. Misri found himself the subject of coordinated trolling on social media platforms. In the attacks, from questioning his patriotism, personal information about his family was a step, widely condemned by civil society, political figures and former diplomats.
“The IAS Association stands in solidarity with Mr. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, and his family. Improper personal attacks on civil servants perform their duties with integrity.
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Association said in a statement, “We confirm our commitment to maintain the dignity of public service.
The Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) said in a statement, “IRTS Association strongly condemns unfair misuse and personal attacks against Foreign Secretary Mr. Vikram Misri and his family. We urge all to maintain respect and decorations, accepting their dedicated service and significant contribution to the nation.”
Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Magistrate-E-Itahdul Muslimeen (IMIM), also pacified in support of Mr. Misri.
“Shri Vikram Misri is a civilized, honest, hard -working diplomat who is tirelessly effort for our nation. Our civil servants work under the executive, it should be remembered and they should not be convicted for any political leadership who run the executive or any political leadership,” he posted on X.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that such “baseless and disgusting statements” demolish honest officials who dedicate themselves to the service of the nation.
“It is the responsibility of the government to take this decision – not a personal officer,” Mr. Yadav wrote. “Some anti -social criminal elements are openly crossing all the boundaries of derogatory language against the officer and their family, but neither the BJP government nor any of its ministers are coming forward to protect their respect and respect or are discussing possible action against those who make such unwanted posts.”
The Ministry of External Affairs has not released the official comment on the trolling incident. However, several retired officials, including experienced diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao, have expressed concern about the set set.
