A student influencer faced threats at Jantar Mantar, and her father was injured
The student, who identifies herself as an Ambedkarite influencer, started her YouTube channel in 2023 and runs an Instagram account with the same name. The 16-year-old, who attends a govt school, said the attack on her father left a traumatic impact on her and she was scared of going to school for a long time. So, I read books, I read Ambedkar, understood his thought process, and kept myself abreast with all the latest political developments so that I could educate others,” she said.
NEW DELHI: A Class X student whose short videos went viral during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests said Friday she was the original target of a group that had come armed with sticks to Jantar Mantar. Her videos capturing reactions of students affected by paper leaks and delayed recruitment exams and demanding accountability resonated widely. During the CJP protests, her channel became a key source for online updates about the Jantar Mantar. “I was afraid that someone could be following me or I could be attacked. I kept delaying re-joining school till my parents convinced me that I would be safe,” she added. “I wanted to talk about things no one was paying attention to, like exam paper leaks and recruitment exam delays. I wanted to raise my voice against it.