Association of Indian Diplomats, NCW condemn trolling of Misri; politicians back FS

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who faced trolling on social media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, has received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao, a body of Indian diplomats and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav.

- 

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also strongly condemned the trolling of Misri, his family and particularly, his daughter.

The Delhi-based Association of Indian Diplomats issued a statement on Monday, describing the incident as "appalling and completely unacceptable".

"The Association of Indian Diplomats strongly condemns the trolling and doxing of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family. This is appalling and completely unacceptable. He is an outstanding professional with an impeccable record. Strict action needs to be taken against those responsible," it said.

A day earlier, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Owaisi, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Yadav and former foreign secretary Rao took to X to extend support to Misri.

Misri assumed charge as the foreign secretary on July 15, 2024.

"A career diplomat from the 1989 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, Ambassador Misri has served in various capacities at the Ministry of External Affairs, in the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi and in various Indian Missions abroad in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America," according to a profile of the foreign secretary on the MEA website.