Priyanka Chaturvedi Condemns Online Abuse of Navy Officer’s Wife
Mumbai — May 8, 2024 — Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly condemned the online abuse directed at Himanshi Narwal, the wife of slain Navy officer, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal. The controversy surrounds the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, where Lieutenant narwal tragically lost his life. Chaturvedi, a prominent figure, has voiced her outrage and concern over the targeted harassment. Her condemnation brings light to the issue, which demands further consideration.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Condemns Online Abuse Targeting Wife of Slain Navy Officer
Mumbai—Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly condemned the online abuse directed at Himanshi Narwal, the wife of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a navy officer who tragically lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
Did you know? Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, 26, and his wife Himanshi were on their honeymoon in Pahalgam when the terror attack occurred. He was a native of Karnal, Haryana.
Lieutenant Vinay Narwal was among the 26 individuals killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.He and his wife, Himanshi Narwal, were honeymooning in the area when the attack occurred.
Chaturvedi Alleges Ruling Party Links to Trolls
Chaturvedi took to X, formerly Twitter, to voice her outrage, alleging that the individuals responsible for the online harassment and spewing hate
are associated with the ruling party.
In the Pahalgam terror attack, a young Navy man was shot dead, today his young wife is being maligned, character assassinated, abused, trolled and hated upon because she asked for justice over hate.
Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Shiv Sena (UBT)
Chaturvedi further elaborated on the emotional toll this abuse takes on Himanshi Narwal, who is already grappling with immense grief.
She’s the one dealing with the loss, she’s the one who will have to live a life only with memories of her slain husband and all that these sick trolls have to offer is more hate, how are they any different from the terrorists? one killed her husband physically, these keyboard haters are killing her spirit mentally.
Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Shiv Sena (UBT)
Criticism of IT Minister’s Silence
Chaturvedi also criticized Ashwini vaishnaw, the Union minister for electronics and IT, for his perceived inaction on the matter.
…And we have an IT Minister who thinks he can turn a blind eye to it as the ones spewing the hate are his party’s supporters.Shameful & inhuman.
Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Shiv Sena (UBT)
Himanshi Narwal’s Plea for Peace
In her first public statement following the tragic loss of her husband, Himanshi Narwal made a powerful appeal for unity and peace.
I just want the entire nation to pray for him (Vinay) that wherever he is,he is at peace. That’s the only thing I want.
Himanshi Narwal, Widow of Lt. Vinay Narwal
She also urged against the spread of hatred towards specific communities.
There is one more thing I want (to say). There should be no hatred towards anyone.I’m seeing this happening that people spewing hate at Muslims or Kashmiris. We do not want this. we want peace and only peace.
Himanshi narwal,widow of Lt. vinay Narwal
narwal also emphasized the need for justice for her husband and called for the perpetrators of the attack to be held accountable.
pro Tip: When encountering online harassment, document everything, report it to the platform, and consider involving law enforcement if threats are made. support resources are available for victims of online abuse.
