Naimisha Pradhan, daughter of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, has deactivated her Instagram account following severe online criticism amidst ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and growing demands for the minister's resignation.

Reason Behind the Online Backlash:

Public dissatisfaction escalated on social media following police action against student protesters marching towards Parliament. Soon after, several social media users began targeting Naimisha Pradhan directly.

• Questions Over Foreign Education: Naimisha holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Massachusetts. Netizens raised questions about her decision to pursue higher education abroad while her father oversees India’s education system.
• University Tagged in Posts: Critics argued that her choice highlights shortcomings within the domestic education system. Some users even tagged Tufts University, demanding a response from the institution.

Reactions to the Online Attacks:

On the other hand, a significant section of social media users strongly condemned the personal attacks against a family member holding no public office. They emphasized that political debates and criticism should remain focused on elected representatives and policymakers rather than their relatives.