Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter has reportedly disabled her Instagram account after facing a wave of online criticism amid the ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
The development comes as public outrage surrounding the protests continues to spill over onto social media, with several individuals linked to political figures becoming targets of online criticism.
Pradhan’s daughter deactivated or disabled access to her Instagram profile after users began posting critical comments and messages on her account.
Social media backlash intensifies
The online reaction followed days of escalating protests, during which demonstrators criticised the Centre over education-related issues. As the movement gained momentum, social media users began directing their anger toward the minister and, subsequently, members of his family.
While Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter has not made any public statement on the matter, her Instagram account was no longer accessible after the backlash intensified. There has been no official confirmation on whether the account was temporarily deactivated or permanently removed.
Protest movement continues
The controversy is unfolding against the backdrop of the ongoing CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar. The demonstrations have attracted widespread public attention, particularly after activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the agitation through a hunger strike and the subsequent ‘Chalo Sansad’ march witnessed clashes between protesters and police.
Several videos from the protest site have gone viral, with political leaders, celebrities and activists weighing in on the issue. The developments have fuelled heated discussions across social media platforms.
Debate over online harassment
The incident has also sparked conversations about the growing trend of family members of public figures becoming targets of online harassment during political controversies. Many social media users argued that relatives who are not directly involved in public affairs should not be subjected to abuse or intimidation online.
Digital rights advocates have repeatedly cautioned against directing anger towards private individuals, stressing the importance of maintaining civil discourse even during politically charged debates.
As the protests continue and the political row deepens, attention remains focused on both developments on the ground and the online response they have generated.
FAQs
Why did Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter disable her Instagram account?
According to reports, she disabled or deactivated her Instagram account after receiving online backlash amid the ongoing CJP protests and the political controversy surrounding them.
What sparked the online backlash?
The criticism emerged during the ongoing CJP-led protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where public anger over education-related issues spilled over onto social media, with some users targeting the minister’s family.
