{"id":80252,"date":"2026-05-25T16:16:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=80252"},"modified":"2026-05-25T16:16:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:46:44","slug":"digital-divide-rupali-ganguly-slams-dhruv-rathees-controversial-call-to-humiliate-pm-modi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/05\/25\/digital-divide-rupali-ganguly-slams-dhruv-rathees-controversial-call-to-humiliate-pm-modi\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Divide: Rupali Ganguly Slams Dhruv Rathee’s Controversial Call to ‘Humiliate’ PM Modi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai. Monday, 25 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

A major digital clash has erupted between mainstream television and new-age internet media, setting social media abuzz with intense political debate. Popular television actress <\/span>Rupali Ganguly<\/span><\/b> has taken a direct swipe at high-profile YouTuber <\/span>Dhruv Rathee<\/span><\/b> over a highly controversial post he directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/span><\/p>\n

The online feud has split the internet down the middle, reigniting arguments regarding the boundaries of dissent, the respect due to elected leaders, and the influence of political creators living abroad.<\/p>\n

The Trigger: What Did Dhruv Rathee Say?<\/h2>\n

The friction trace back to an incident involving Norway-based journalist <\/span>Helle Lyng<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> Following discussions around the encounter, Dhruv Rathee took to X (formerly Twitter) to express strong disapproval of the Prime Minister\u2019s media transparency.<\/p>\n

In a post that quickly went viral, Rathee alleged that PM Modi failed to fulfill fundamental transparency and accountability requirements, highlighting that he has not held a formal, open press conference in his 12 years as Prime Minister.<\/span> Rathee wrote that the PM “deserves to be humiliated everywhere he goes”<\/i> and explicitly encouraged foreign journalists across Europe to aggressively confront and embarrass the Indian leader to force accountability.<\/p>\n

Rathee’s comments immediately faced a wave of criticism from various quarters, with actress Gul Panag<\/b> being among the first public figures to call out the rhetoric as unacceptable.<\/p>\n

Rupali Ganguly Steps in to Defend PM Modi<\/h2>\n

Nearly six days after the initial post, <\/span>Anupamaa<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Sarabhai vs Sarabhai<\/span><\/i> fame actress Rupali Ganguly shared a detailed, strongly worded response on X to defend the Prime Minister.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ganguly expressed deep discomfort with Rathee\u2019s choice of words, stating that it felt “strange” and “funny” to see the word “humiliation” used for a leader who is consistently being honored with top civilian awards by nations globally.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“My PM is among the most internationally respected and honoured leaders in the world today, and he is the democratically elected Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy,” Ganguly wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

She further emphasized his 25-year-plus streak of winning democratic mandates\u2014first as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as the Prime Minister of India\u2014adding that millions of citizens deeply trust and admire his leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Don’t Need a YouTuber Sitting Abroad”<\/h2>\n

In her note, Ganguly leveled a sharp, personal critique against Rathee\u2019s position as an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) creator.<\/span> She asserted that India does not require a “YouTuber sitting abroad,” completely disconnected from the ground realities of the country, acting as a self-appointed spokesperson for the citizens.<\/p>\n

The actress went on to allege that Rathee has built his entire online career and digital relevance by mocking India, criticizing its progress, and intentionally spreading fear among his massive audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Reactions Split Down the Middle<\/h2>\n

The confrontation has sparked a fierce tug-of-war among social media users, resulting in widely mixed reactions:<\/p>\n