Abhishek Upmanyu Pakistan tweet controversy
Abhishek Upmanyu, a renowned Indian stand-up comedian known for his sharp observational humor and sold-out international shows, recently deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account following significant backlash over his response to a controversial post by a Pakistani user.Log in or sign up to view+2Republic World+2Free Press Journal+2
What Sparked the Controversy?
The incident began when Indian commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra reposted an offensive comment targeting women from Pakistan. In response, a Pakistani user criticized the post, stating, “Zero class. Abuses is not equal to humour. The whole world sees your country as this hub of rapists and rightfully so. This is ‘funny’ according to the average Indian. You lot deserve all the racism you’re facing in the west.”Hindustan Times+1Republic World+1
Abhishek Upmanyu replied to this comment with a simple “Yup,” which many interpreted as agreement with the derogatory statement about Indians deserving racism. Hindustan Times+1Republic World+1
Public Backlash and Account Deactivation
Following his comment, Upmanyu faced widespread criticism on social media. Users expressed their disappointment, with some stating they were ashamed to have been fans. The backlash intensified, leading to Upmanyu deactivating his X account. Republic World+2Hindustan Times+2Free Press Journal+2
Additionally, the Pakistani user’s account was withheld in India in response to a legal demand, as indicated by a message on their profile. Republic World+1Hindustan Times+1
Current Status
As of now, Abhishek Upmanyu has not issued any public statement regarding the incident. His X account remains deactivated, and the situation continues to be a topic of discussion on social media platforms.
