Young Women Bear the Brunt of India's Anti-Protester Vitriol

Young women in India have faced a sharp wave of vitriol tied to anti-protester unrest, according to a brief account of recent events. During the protests, 15-year-old Ruchika Singh appeared in a video addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, directing a series of profanities at him. The clip was reposted by Shashi Kumar, a social-media coordinator for Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh. Other similar videos by young women were also shared. The article frames the moment as part of broader online backlash during the demonstrations.