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Influencer apologises after RAF protest video backlash
NDTV··31 Jul
Social media influencer Shradha Singh apologised on July 31 after a reel comparing RAF personnel in blue uniforms to a toilet cleaner ad drew viral criticism at the CJP protest. She deleted the video within an hour and told NDTV she did not intend to mock troops. Singh has over three lakh Instagram followers and reported rape and death threats.
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What It Means For You
- Content creators covering protests should know satirical reels involving uniformed personnel can draw rapid backlash and threats online.
- Instagram users with large followings like Shradha Singh's three lakh audience face amplified scrutiny when protest content goes viral.
- Anyone posting from demonstration sites may receive abuse even after deleting content and issuing apologies, as Singh reported rape and death threats.
What's Happening
- Influencer Shradha Singh apologised on July 31 after a reel comparing RAF personnel in blue uniforms to a toilet cleaner ad drew viral criticism.
- She deleted the video within an hour, told NDTV she did not intend to mock troops, and said she noticed their blue dress while wearing red.
- Singh, who has over three lakh Instagram followers, participated in CJP protests over NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar.
Three Lakh Followers, One Deleted Reel
- The reel referenced a popular advertisement by gesturing at seated RAF troops and saying the blue uniform was for toilet cleaning.
- Singh claimed some meme pages amplified the clip because they were paid, without providing evidence in her apology video.
- The incident occurred amid broader debate over respect for security forces and influencer behaviour during NEET protests.
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