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India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reportedly locked his social media account on X (formerly Twitter) after facing a wave of online abuse from his fellow countrymen following the India Pakistan ceasefire.
The hate comments began shortly after Misri announced the agreement, brokered with US support, to halt all military activity between the two nations.
Misri, who has been delivering government briefings since the start of Operation Sindoor, became a central figure in the backlash.
Online critics labelled Misri a “gaddar” (traitor) and accused him of “selling the country,” with some posts even targeting his family, especially his daughter, with disturbing personal insults.
Misri’s role was limited to conveying the official decision, which was reportedly taken at the highest bureaucratic and political levels. His long-standing diplomatic career includes stints with three Indian Prime Ministers and key postings on the Pakistan desk.
Despite the attacks, several political figures defended Misri. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called him “an honest, hardworking diplomat” and said civil servants should not be blamed for political decisions.
The Indian National Congress also condemned the trolling, stating Misri was “not the one who decided the ceasefire.” Congress leader Salman Anees Soz added, “Vikram Misri, a Kashmiri, has done India proud.”
Misri recently gained attention for calmly responding to Pakistan’s ISPR spokesman, saying criticism is a feature of Indian democracy, not weakness.
