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Actress Shweta Tiwari calls out abusive trolling on social media
Indian television personality Shweta Tiwari has publicly condemned vulgar comments and harassment directed at women online, sharing evidence of abusive posts from multiple accounts. The actress raised questions about the role of political organizations in tolerating such behaviour on social media platforms.
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Shweta Tiwari took to Instagram to express her frustration over the pattern of crude language and trolling targeting women on social media platforms. The actress shared screenshots of offensive comments, documenting instances of harassment that she said reflected broader issues of online abuse.
Among the accounts she highlighted were profiles allegedly linked to supporters of political organizations, raising questions about the role such groups play in either perpetuating or combating online harassment. Tiwari's public call-out appeared aimed at drawing attention to the lack of accountability for abusive behaviour on digital platforms.
The actress's intervention adds to growing concerns in India about the misuse of social media for harassment and abuse, particularly targeting women. Her decision to name-and-shame specific accounts and their alleged political affiliations reflects a broader trend of public figures using their platforms to combat cyberbullying and online toxicity.
Tiwari's action underscores the challenge social media companies and political organizations face in moderating content and addressing abusive behaviour, even as they maintain significant presence on digital platforms.