Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, known for his frequent critiques of central government policies, may face increasing difficulties in the coming days. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has registered an FIR in a case related to fake news. Although this FIR is not directly against Dhruv Rathee, it is connected to a parody account (fake or fan account) operating under his name. The action was taken in response to the spread of false information about the daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The police have stated that they will investigate whether Dhruv Rathee has any involvement in this matter.
According to information received from the police, Dhruv is alleged of tweeting about Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali clearing the UPSC exam, which has now led to the case being filed. Allegedly, Dhruv Rathee tweeted that Anjali cleared the exam without even sitting for the UPSC exam.
In this case, the police have filed FIR under sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita for defamation, international insult, disturbing peace, and sections of the IT Act.
A police officer stated that Anjali's cousin, Naman Maheshwari, registered the case. In his complaint, Naman wrote that Anjali cleared the UPSC exam in her first attempt in 2019. Despite this, Dhruv Rathee not only internationally defamed Anjali but also used her photo without permission.
What was the post about Anjali Birla?
An account named @dhruvrahtee posted, “India is the only country where you can pass UPSC without giving an exam, but for this, you have to be born as the daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla passed UPSC without giving any exam, she is a model by profession. Modi government is mocking our education system.” However, this post has now been removed from social media.
Dhruv Rathee is very active on social media. Dhruv is not only a vlogger but also a social media activist. Dhruv is known for his YouTube videos on social, political, and environmental issues.