By Arré Bench Jul. 08, 2020
After her Twitter account was suspended yet again, actress-turned-right-wing mouthpiece Payal Rohatgi claimed that her attempts to “share facts” have been thwarted by “liberals”. Irony much?
Possession of a Twitter account is not an inalienable right. It is a privilege enjoyed by users who abide by the sites rules and restrictions. And despite the armies of trolls found on the micro-blogging site, Twitter does occasionally suspend handles belonging to people who flout their rules. Payal Rohatgi, the actress-turned-right-wing mouthpiece, recently found herself on the wrong side of Twitter’s policies, as her account was suspended by Twitter India.
I share facts lmaoooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Good riddance #PayalRohtagi
— پربھا (@deepsealioness) July 8, 2020
This is not Payal Rohatgi’s first suspension. She was also suspended by Twitter last month. She is known for repeating right-wing talking points on social media as well as trolling her former colleagues from the film industry. This time, Rohatgi took to Instagram to complain about her account suspension. She claimed that she uses her Twitter handle only to “share facts”, something which has been “projected in bad light by liberals and extremists who control Twitter”.
According to You Extremist people control Twitter so What’s the need to comeback on it….. #PayalRohtagi
— Avantika (@avantika411) July 8, 2020
For someone who regularly posts anti-Muslim tweets, unverified claims, and communal narratives, Payal Rohatgi saying that she only “shares facts” is ironic. Another ludicrous statement from her came when she claimed, “Neither do I abuse people nor do I use any wrong word.” A quick glance through her timeline reveals the lie.
Fever of Islambhobia made her stoop so low that she forgot she is human being or not! Shamelessly abusing muslim women.. @TwitterIndia @TwitterSafety being islambh0bh0be is a qualification for blue tick?? How long will this b continued @TwitterIndia ?
Suspended her immediately.. pic.twitter.com/78dfQ4Ih5H— S ● Neha🌠(নেহা)🦋🌼🌸 (@the__neha) June 8, 2020
Rohatgi’s problematic presence on social media has landed her in hot water before. In June, an FIR was filed against the actress for her insensitive and abusive tweets against anti-CAA activist Safoora Zargar.
.@twitter @jack is this your standard for a blue tick, this vile woman has crossed all the limits of decency, will you allow her to use your platform for such hate and shit?
Please suspend @Payal_Rohatgi‘s account @TwitterSafety @TwitterIndia #SuspendPayalRahtogi pic.twitter.com/AxzgAExifL
— Nabiya Khan | نبیہ خان (@NabiyaKhan11) June 7, 2020
Last year, she was booked by the Rajasthan Police under the IT Act for posting offensive content pertaining to Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and other members of the Nehru-Gandhi family.
Payal Rohatgi detained by Rajasthan Police for post against Nehru familyhttps://t.co/mYAtla0JtV
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) December 15, 2019
A serial offender, Payal Rohatgi is also a peddler of misinformation. She had called the Kerala foods in 2018 the “wrath of god” caused by cow slaughter and in another tweet even went on to glorify sati.
I think you are mixing jauhar with Sati system.
With this, you are sure to get a Rajyasabha nomination! Enjoy! https://t.co/5bUqP107Ef— Deepal.Trivedi (@DeepalTrevedie) May 26, 2019
Yet given her popularity among right-wing trolls, Rohatgi’s suspension has caused waves on Twitter. The hashtag #BringBackPayal is currently trending.
After complaining that her account was cancelled without any reason, she posted another video where she said she had received an email giving her the reason for her ban. She also alleged that Salman Khan was behind her suspension this time. In the same video, she called for her Twitter account to be restored, while also requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban Twitter.
Salman Khan Complained about me to twitter says Payal Rohatgi | RT if u r agree with her #BringBackPayal #PayalRohatgi @Payal_Rohatgi pic.twitter.com/WmXFqxfyEj
— KridhaProductions (@Kridha_ENT) July 8, 2020
We could complain that those two demands make no sense, but then, we realise that they’re coming from Payal Rohatgi and it all becomes clear.
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