Maharashtra’s cyber police have filed a case against popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee following a post by a parody account on X (formerly Twitter) that falsely claimed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter had passed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam without taking it. This post prompted a complaint from a relative of Birla, leading to charges against Rathee for defamation, intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace, and making a statement leading to mischief, along with charges under the IT Act. The parody account, @dhruvrahtee, clearly states in its bio that it is a fan and parody account not affiliated with the original @dhruv_rathee account.
Despite this, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter. An official told news agency PTI, “We are investigating the matter.” In response to the controversy, the parody account posted on Saturday, “As directed by @MahaCyber1, I have deleted all my posts and comments on Anjali Birla.
I would like to apologize as I was unaware of the facts and copied someone else’s tweets and shared them.” As directed by @MahaCyber1 , I have deleted all my posts and comments on Anjali Birla, I will like to apologize as I was unaware about the facts and copied someone else' tweets and shared it. 🙏🙏 pic.
twitter.com/Lbr3c9oGZV Meanwhile, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has clarified his stance, stating he had “nothing to do with this” and explaining, “..
.this alleged post was done by some random .
