PTI, NEW DELHI, MAY 12, 2025 : Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who faced trolling on social media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, has received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao, a body of Indian diplomats, and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also strongly condemned the trolling of Misri, his family, and particularly, his daughter.
The Delhi-based Association of Indian Diplomats issued a statement on Monday, describing the incident as “appalling and completely unacceptable.” “The Association of Indian Diplomats strongly condemns the trolling and doxing of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family. This is appalling and completely unacceptable. He is an outstanding professional with an impeccable record. Strict action needs to be taken against those responsible,” it said.
A day earlier, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Owaisi, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh, and former Foreign Secretary Rao took to X to extend support to Misri. In the last few days, Misri has addressed a number of press briefings on Operation Sindoor. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday to stop all firings and military actions on land, air, and sea with immediate effect, after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries to the brink of a full-scale war.
Making the announcement on Saturday evening, Misri had said the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of the two countries agreed on the understanding during a call in the afternoon, and the next talks were scheduled for May 12. The announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump, in a surprise social media post, claimed that the talks between the two sides were “mediated” by the United States.
As Misri faced online trolling, Akhilesh wrote a long post on X in Hindi on Sunday and said such incidents break the morale of honest officers who work day and night, dedicated to the country. Rao called the trolling of the senior diplomat “utterly shameful” and said it “crosses every line of decency.”
“It’s utterly shameful to troll Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family over the India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement. A dedicated diplomat, Misri has served India with professionalism and resolve, and there is no ground whatsoever for his vilification,” she said.
In a statement issued by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday, the panel denounced the sharing of the personal contact details of Misri’s daughter on social media, calling it a “grossly irresponsible act.” Rahatkar stressed that personal attacks on the family members of senior civil servants like Misri are not only unacceptable but also morally indefensible.
