Kunal Ghosh accuses Meenakshi Mukhopadhyay of indecent Facebook post about Firhad Hakim, demands apology

Kunal Ghosh has accused Left leader Meenakshi Mukhopadhyay of posting an indecent message about Firhad Hakim on Facebook. Ghosh made this allegation through a post on his social media account, calling for the immediate deletion of the post and demanding a public apology from Mukhopadhyay. He stated that such posts emerge when politicians are unable to manage their political careers and criticized the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for what he termed a typical mindset.

In response, Mukhopadhyay has denied any involvement with the alleged post. She clarified that her official presence on social media consists of two verified accounts. In her statement, she emphasized that she does not maintain any other Facebook account, Facebook page, or X (formerly Twitter) handle. Mukhopadhyay noted that there may be other accounts using her name and image without her consent.

Mukhopadhyay also addressed the issue of unauthorized accounts, stating that these accounts misusing her identity are not under her management. She confirmed that she has no knowledge of the content being posted from these accounts. Despite the allegations, she has indicated that she is not pursuing legal action against the creators of these fake accounts at this time.

This incident has sparked significant discussion regarding the challenges faced by public figures in managing their online identities. The growing role of social media in political discourse has led to concerns about misinformation and identity misuse. The allegations and subsequent responses from both Ghosh and Mukhopadhyay reflect the complexities of digital communication in contemporary politics.