Influencer Tanya Mittal’s Attempt at Spreading Peace Didn’t Go as Planned; Here’s What Happened

Tanya Mittal has found herself at the centre of a major controversy after a post she shared across Instagram and YouTube didn’t sit well with the internet. In the aftermath of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 lives were lost, Mittal posted a statement saying, “Terrorism has no religion.”

Tanya Mittal’s Peace Post Backfires After Pahalgam Attack

While the post seemed to aim for a message of peace, it backfired almost immediately. Social media users weren’t having it — many accused her of being insensitive and out of touch with the gravity of the situation. The timing of her comment and the high emotions across the country made it all the more controversial.

Debates Erupt Over the Insensitivity of Generic Statements on Terrorism

Debates quickly erupted online. While a handful of followers defended her sentiment, calling it a much-needed reminder of unity, a louder majority felt that such sweeping statements only gloss over real and complex issues. Many argued that responding to terrorism with generic platitudes doesn’t help, and doesn’t resonate when the nation is still grieving.

This isn’t the first time an influencer has landed in hot water over a well-meaning but poorly timed post. The whole episode has once again raised bigger questions about how much responsibility influencers carry when they speak on sensitive national issues. With a massive following comes massive impact — and, clearly, bigger consequences.

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Influencer’s Association with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Denied Amid Controversy

Some social media chatter tried linking Tanya Mittal to the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department as if things weren’t messy enough. But MP Tourism wasted no time clearing the air — they officially stated that Mittal is not associated with them in any way, ending those rumours.

Meanwhile, on a broader scale, India has been cracking down hard on inflammatory content online. In a separate incident, police in Damoh arrested two individuals for posting objectionable material related to the Pahalgam attack.