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News18
23-07-2025
- News18
Delhi ‘Most Abusive' In India, Gen-Z Blame OTT, Video Games
Last Updated: Shockingly, 80% of respondents from Delhi admitted to regularly using abusive language. A new study has revealed that Delhi tops the list when it comes to the 'use of abusive language in India". Conducted by the Selfie with Daughter Foundation in collaboration with Maharishi Dayanand University, the research spanned 11 years and included data from nearly 70,000 participants, ranging from students and teachers to doctors, auto drivers, and police personnel. Shockingly, 80% of respondents from Delhi admitted to regularly using abusive language, much of it directed at women. The study also found that verbal abuse isn't limited to men, many women, too, were found to use such language. According to the survey, 80% of people in Delhi admitted to using abusive language, with most of it directed at women. What's more concerning is that 30% of the women surveyed also acknowledged using such language. The study highlights that this isn't just a casual habit; it's a growing social issue that demands urgent attention. After Delhi, Punjab ranked second, with 78% of people accepting that they use abusive language. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar followed closely, with 74% each. Rajasthan came next with 68%, while Haryana recorded 62%. In the western region, Maharashtra had a lower rate at 58% and Gujarat was slightly below that at 55%. Madhya Pradesh reported 48% and Uttarakhand had the lowest among the listed states at 45%. In sharp contrast, North-East region stands between 20% and 30%. Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest in India, with just 15% of people admitting they use such language. The survey was led by Dr. Sunil Jaglan, a researcher at Maharshi Dayanand University and the founder of the Selfie with Daughter Foundation, for the campaign called Gaali Band Ghar Abhiyan. While Gujaratis are mostly known for their polite way of speaking, in some areas and among younger groups, casual, abusive words are often used jokingly among friends. In Madhya Pradesh, especially in village-side areas, local dialects sometimes include strong words that might sound abusive, even if not always meant in anger. In bigger cities like Mumbai and Pune, the daily stress, traffic and fast-paced life can lead to frustration, due to which people can use harsh language more. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
First online Lado Panchayat to improve sex ratio held in Haryana
In a move to combat female foeticide, the 'Selfie with Daughter Foundation' on Friday held the first online 'Lado Panchayat' in collaboration with the women and child development and health departments of Haryana. The virtual gathering witnessed participation from grassroots stakeholders such as team Lado, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ANMs, sarpanches, women and girls from various panchayats, and senior government officials. In a statement, Sunil Jaglan, founder of Lado Panchayat and CEO of Selfie with Daughter Foundation, said that 'female foeticide is not just a crime—it is a premeditated murder.' He said that the key elements of Operation Lado include preventing misuse of MTP kits, raising awareness through the circulation of videos detailing the procedure and impact of female foeticide, legal education via community loudspeakers, use of Haryana's control room number 112 for reporting incidents of female foeticide. The next session of the online Lado Panchayat is scheduled for June 1.
