UK-Based Influencer Arpit Sharma Faces FIR for Comments on Nepal Protests

A UK-based social media influencer and chartered accountant is in the news after an FIR was registered against him in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The person at the center of this controversy is Arpit Sharma, who came under the spotlight for his video linking Nepal's recent Gen-Z protests to India's situation.

FIR Filed for Threat to National Unity

According to police, Sharma's now-deleted video was seen as a threat to India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty. Bulandshahr's Superintendent of Police, Shanker Prasad, said Sharma's statements could create unrest in society.

The FIR was filed under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kotwali Nagar police station, based on a complaint by police constable Aslam Malik. The complaint claims that Sharma “deliberately tried to provoke public anger” through his comments and video.

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Arpit Sharma Responds to FIR

Reacting to the FIR, Arpit Sharma posted on X (formerly Twitter): "I have done nothing wrong. Hate cannot shake me. Despite false defamation, I will stay strong."

He added, "With Gandhiji's values, Bhagat Singh's courage, and Baba Saheb's constitution, I stand for peace, truth, and unity."

Family Background and Political Connection

Arpit Sharma is the son of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Vikas Sharma, who contested the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from the Bulandshahr seat but did not win.

Also, Sharma has more than 4 lakh followers on Instagram and over 1 lakh followers on X, formerly Twitter. He also has a YouTube channel with 11,000 subscribers.

Why the Nepal Protests Matter

The Nepal protests began after a short social media ban, which led thousands to take to the streets, demanding action against corruption and poverty.