Smriti Irani has spoken out against the growing culture of online trolling, urging social media users to exercise kindness and responsibility. In a powerful note shared on Instagram, the actor-politician stressed that freedom of expression should not be used to humiliate or dehumanise others. Questioning why public figures are expected to tolerate abuse, she reminded users that criticism is valid, but cruelty should never be normalised in online conversations
Written By Jayveer Singh | Updated: 21 September 2026 14:00 IST
