By Sayima Ahmad
In a disturbing turn of events, journalist Manisha Mondal has become the target of vicious trolling and abuse from upper-caste and right-wing individuals on social media platforms.
The trolling comes after Mondal wrote an article for The Print sharing her experiences with upper-caste men on dating apps and finding out the deep-rooted casteism and prejudices that Dalit women face even in personal relationships.
Pertinently, Mondal’s article highlighted how upper-caste men often argued with her about reservation policies and the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota, rather than focusing on getting to know her as an individual.
However, instead of discussing the issues pointed out in her article, Mondal has now become the target of trolling and abuse. Trolls have started sharing her images with vicious intentions, attacking her physical appearance and making derogatory comments about her caste.
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