Social media abuse has crossed all limits: V.D. Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has publicly condemned the rise of vulgar and abusive behavior on social media platforms. He emphasized that while political criticism is acceptable, personal attacks against families and women are unacceptable and often politically motivated.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing concern over digital civility and the intersection of political discourse with online harassment in India.
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has condemned the “vulgar and excessive” abuse on social media, saying criticism of political leaders should never descend into personal attacks on their families. He was speaking at Thalikulam on Sunday after releasing Ee Neravum Kadannupokum , the eighth book by AICC secretary T.N. Prathapan.
“Recently, a deceased journalist was subjected to cruel abuse on social media. Many posts are so offensive that they even insult women,” Satheesan said. “There is nothing wrong with criticising political workers. But social media platforms should not sink to the level of insulting women and families,” he added.
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