Lawfare – General, Others

Social media political commentators, Shamita Yadav, known as ‘Ranting Gola’, and Lucknow University professor Dr Madri Kakoti, also known as ‘Dr Medusa’, are facing legal action over the recent posts concerning the Pahalgam terror attack. While a police complaint has been filed against Yadav, Dr Kakoti faces a sedition case
Both women are known for their straightforward, sharp yet simple content, frequently asking relevant questions regarding social issues, including employment, economic growth, rising hate crime against minorities and actions of various ruling governments.
The police complaint against Shamita Yadav alias ‘Ranting Gola‘ has been filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, who accused Yadav of “insulting the Manusmriti” and encouraging “anti-Bharat propaganda” in her latest video.