Seedha Sawaal: Sandeep Chaudhary and Professor Malviye Demand Action Against ‘Digital Terrorists’

In a gripping episode of Seedha Sawaal, anchor Sandeep Chaudhary and Professor Saurav Malviye took a united stand against the growing menace of digital trolling and hate speech in India. The discussion centered on what they called “digital terrorism,” where social media is misused to spread venom, target national figures, and weaken public trust in institutions. The episode highlighted how trolls with apparent anti-national leanings have vilified India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri over his role in the recent ceasefire developments with Pakistan. Some have gone so far as to brand him a traitor, despite his long-standing service to the nation. The debate also touched on the tragic case of Himanshi Narwal, whose husband’s death was exploited by online abusers, revealing the deep moral decay in online discourse. Chaudhary condemned this toxicity, questioning why swift action is taken when politicians are targeted, but trolls mocking ordinary citizens and grieving women remain untouched. Professor Malviye called these trolls “digital terrorists” and urged the government to act with the same boldness it shows on the battlefield. Both demanded urgent legal reforms to tackle digital hate, stating that India's unity and dignity must be defended online just as fiercely as on the ground.