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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
FIR registered against Youtuber Neha Singh Rathore for alleged derogatory remarks against PM Modi
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 21 (ANI): A FIR has been registered against YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore following a complaint by the social organisation in Varanasi, allegedly accusing her of passing derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday. The case was registered at the Lanka Police Station in Varanasi on the complaint of the President of a social organisation named Shri Hanuman Sena. The complainant has accused the YouTuber of allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a 'coward' and 'General Dyer', as written in the FIR registered at the Lanka Police Station in Varanasi. As per the FIR, the case has been registered under Section 197 (1)(a) and (d), Section 353(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Several complaints have also been filed in different police stations of Kashi against YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore, allegedly accusing her of derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Earlier, in April, a case was registered against Neha Singh Rathore at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow under serious charges, including sedition. The FIR was filed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The case relates to comments made by Neha Singh Rathore regarding the Pahalgam terror attack in April. In her X post, dated April 23, Rathore had alleged that the Modi-led government was running politics on the grounds of caste and religion. She even accused the BJP government of 'collecting votes in the name of Pulwama attack' and said that 'the same will be repeated in case of Pahalgam attack'. The Pahalgam terror attack, which took place on April 22, claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepali national. The complaint claims that her posts could spread caste-based hatred and anti-national sentiments. It was filed by poet Abhay Pratap Singh, also known as Abhay Singh, at Hazratganj police station. He accused Neha of repeatedly posting content that could disrupt communal peace and negatively influence public opinion against the nation. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
FIR registered against Youtuber Neha Singh Rathore for alleged derogatory remarks against PM Modi
A FIR has been registered against YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore following a complaint by the social organisation in Varanasi, allegedly accusing her of passing derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday. The case was registered at the Lanka Police Station in Varanasi on the complaint of the President of a social organisation named Shri Hanuman Sena. The complainant has accused the YouTuber of allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "coward" and "General Dyer", as written in the FIR registered at the Lanka Police Station in Varanasi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Algeria: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price! (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads Undo As per the FIR, the case has been registered under Section 197 (1)(a) and (d), Section 353(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Several complaints have also been filed in different police stations of Kashi against YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore, allegedly accusing her of derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Live Events Earlier, in April, a case was registered against Neha Singh Rathore at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow under serious charges, including sedition. The FIR was filed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The case relates to comments made by Neha Singh Rathore regarding the Pahalgam terror attack in April. In her X post, dated April 23, Rathore had alleged that the Modi-led government was running politics on the grounds of caste and religion. She even accused the BJP government of "collecting votes in the name of Pulwama attack" and said that "the same will be repeated in case of Pahalgam attack". The Pahalgam terror attack, which took place on April 22, claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepali national. The complaint claims that her posts could spread caste-based hatred and anti-national sentiments. It was filed by poet Abhay Pratap Singh, also known as Abhay Singh, at Hazratganj police station. He accused Neha of repeatedly posting content that could disrupt communal peace and negatively influence public opinion against the nation.
News18
11-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
India Needs Cognitive Warfare Plan
Last Updated: Fighting enemy on information highway as on ground emerges a big challenge and opportunity for Bharat that's declared war on terror. In the wake of Operation Sindoor, India's precision strike against cross-border terrorist camps in Pakistan, a disturbing counteroffensive has emerged — not on the battlefield, but in the information domain. The recent statement by Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) — disguised as a call for peace — reveals a deeper, coordinated attempt to delegitimise India's national security concerns. On the parallel, certain social media influencers and public figures have echoed narratives that align more with Islamabad's propaganda machinery than with India's democratic discourse. Convergence of disinformation, ideological proxies and cognitive warfare by deftly manipulating freedom of speech calls for deep dive analysis. Cross-Border Strikes to Cognitive Warzones Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the brutal killing of 26 Indian civilians by Pakistan-backed jihadi groups in Pahalgam. Indian Armed Forces counter-terror operation — based on actionable intelligence — neutralised multiple terror hideouts along the Line of Control (LoC) and deep into Pakistan. Even before the word was out on the operation, a parallel battlefront opened in the digital sphere. Assorted Left extremists who have lost the plot and support of people re-grouped under CPI(ML) had the gumption to cynically talk about 'war mongering," 'mock drills," and 'jingoism" instead of outright condemnation of terrorists, their backers and handlers. Deliberate attempt has been made by CPI-ML to shift focus away from campaign against terror, victims of terror to a narrative of false equivalence placing India's defensive response and Pakistan's terrorism on same plane. For instance, Neha Singh Rathore, a content creator and folk performer came under legal scrutiny for provocative posts that allegedly promote communal disharmony. Rathore's content — strategically laced with satire and emotion — has been widely shared across borders, especially in Pakistani outlets eager to highlight India's 'internal repression." While art and dissent is at core of democracies like Bharat, Rathore's content is not organically critical, instead ideologically consistent with Pakistan's strategic communication goals. The timing, targeting and terminology in such digital content reflect more than personal opinion — they indicate agenda-setting behaviour. CPI(ML) and figures like Rathore are not merely engaging in protest; they are building parallel narratives that erode the legitimacy of India's campaign against terror. When these narratives go viral, they serve the psychological warfare strategies of hostile powers. Beijing in 1962 to Islamabad Today Maoist and marxist gangs have a long history of siding with foreign adversaries. During 1962 Sino-Indian War, segments of CPI openly supported China dismissing Indian territorial claims and branding national mobilisation as bourgeois nationalism. Today, the same ideological model has evolved, more sophisticated, digitally native and far more dangerous. By refusing to condemn cross-border terrorism and attacking India's right to respond, CPI(ML)'s latest statement resurrects this playbook. It leverages democratic tolerance to inject disinformation, exploit communal sensitivities and erode confidence of Indian populace in its institutions. The party's warning against 'war preparations" and 'state violence" is couched in humanitarian concern but functionally serves to paralyse India's right to strategic deterrence. This is not peace activism — it is information sabotage. Legal and Civic Clarity India's commitment to free speech under Article 19 of Constitution remains robust. This freedom is not absolute. The new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 152 replacing the colonial-era sedition law, rightly targets acts that threaten unity and integrity of nation including narrative warfare. In the digital era, narrative disruptors have become as strategically valuable to the enemy as traditional insurgents. Unlike overt enemies, these actors often present themselves as poets, comedians, journalists or social reformers. Their strength lies in ambiguity, their power in virality. Perception Wars and Legitimacy Battle International opinion is increasingly shaped by perception rather than policy. In this context, India's counter-terror narratives must compete not only with traditional media but with decentralised content ecosystems that are vulnerable to infiltration, manipulation and illegal funding. When disinformation aligns with an adversary's diplomatic strategy i.e., portraying India as an aggressor and the region as unstable, it not only undermines counterterrorism efforts but damages India's geopolitical credibility in multilateral forums. Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following Pahalgam terror attack was a bold diplomatic move, signaling a shift in India's engagement with Pakistan. But without narrative control, such moves risk being framed globally as escalatory rather than defensive. Strategic Culture of Narrative Resilience India needs more than military readiness; it requires a strategic communication plan that integrates law, policy and narrative discipline. This includes: Institutional counter-disinformation mechanisms that trace and expose narrative sabotage. Digital hygiene education that trains citizens to recognise ideological manipulation. Legal deterrence against agenda-driven misinformation that seeks to divide India internally while benefiting external actors. CPI(ML) statement and online activism that follows it are not expressions of dissent — they are symptoms of a deeper vulnerability: India's tolerance for internal ideological actors who camouflage sedition as satire. As India rises on the world stage, its battles will increasingly be fought in the cognitive domain. Winning them will require legal, civic, and strategic clarity. The author is a Doctoral Scholar at Amity University, Gwalior, content manager at Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies, New Delhi. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. tags : Operation Sindoor Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 11, 2025, 07:42 IST News opinion OPINION | India Needs Cognitive Warfare Plan
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
UP court dismisses complaint against singer Neha Singh Rathore over social media posts on Pahalgam attack: Report
A court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday dismissed a criminal case filed against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore. Additional Civil Judge ( ACJM. Ayodhya, Ekta Singh said that the complaint is not maintainable and the complainant has no locus to file the same, according to the Live Law. The court was dealing with the compliant moved under Section 210 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by one Shivendra Singh, through advocate Martand Pratap Singh, claiming that Rathore had 'falsely' linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the recent Pahalgam terror attack to incite public unrest and gain electoral advantage. The court, according to the Live Law, held that since the singer has been alleged to have harmed the reputation of the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister, and other BJP leaders, who are either Union or State Ministers, any defamation complaint in respect of them must be filed by a Public Prosecutor with the prior sanction of the Central or State government. Which wasn't the case in the instant complaint. Meanwhile, Neha Singh Rathore had on Tuesday moved the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court challenging an FIR against her. The singer pleaded that she has been falsely implicated in the FIR. The FIR was lodged against her by one Abhay Pratap Singh at Hazratganj police station. The complainant claimed that the singer used her social media accounts to make "anti-national statements" and accused her of stoking communal tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Deccan Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Poster outside BJP's Lucknow office takes apparent dig at Akhilesh Yadav
The poster, put up on Wednesday, shows Lucknow University professor Madri Kakoti and Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore on one side while it shows Yadav's backside with a red cap on his head.
