Influencer Tanya Mittal Faces Backlash Over “Terrorism Has No Religion” Remark
Social media influencer and entrepreneur Tanya Mittal has found herself at the centre of a storm following her recent comments in the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
Mittal, who boasts over 1.8 million followers on Instagram and is known for her motivational content and entrepreneurial ventures, sparked intense backlash after stating, “Terrorism has no religion.” The remark, made during a sensitive time of national mourning, quickly went viral, triggering outrage among a section of her followers and netizens who accused her of downplaying the gravity of the attack.
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In an attempt to clarify her position, Mittal said, “Saying anything on this issue is critical and sensitive for me. In the media, there is talk of terrorists and terrorism. I, on the other hand, think terrorism has no religion.”
She went on to add that her friends were helped by local Kashmiris during the crisis and emphasised unity by saying, “India has only one religion — Bhartiya (Indian). We are all Indians, and we are together in this.”
Despite her call for unity, the statement triggered a wave of criticism online, with some users even calling for a boycott of her content and brand.
Remove #TanyaMittal as brand ambassador of @MPTourism & snatch all the security cover given to her.
First, she misinformed people about the stampede during #Mahakumbh & now she is taking sides in #IslamicTerroristAttack at #Pahalgam@CMMadhyaPradesh
pic.twitter.com/RsOmxSezN8 pic.twitter.com/dhKhFlQAIC— ShingChana😯 (@BaanwraDil) April 25, 2025
Adding to the controversy, several social media posts and media reports claimed that Tanya Mittal was associated with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department as an ambassador.
Then, file a Defamation case against Tanya Mittal
How did she get direct access inside this office
You need to answer too https://t.co/dxDT1ZnAQd pic.twitter.com/z1aKbl91vh— KARTIK SHRIVASTAVA (@iamkartikvikram) April 26, 2025
However, the Madhya Pradesh government swiftly issued a clarification, stating, “Please note that Ms. Tanya Mittal is not associated with MP Tourism in any capacity.” The department’s statement aimed to prevent misinformation and distance the state from the controversy.
*Important Public Notice:*
It is hereby clarified that Social Media Influencer Ms. Tanya Mittal holds no official role, endorsement, or affiliation with the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Any claims suggesting otherwise are entirely false, misleading, and…— UP Tourism (@uptourismgov) April 25, 2025
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Tanya Mittal is a model, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. She rose to prominence through her brand “Handmade Love,” which specialises in handcrafted gifts and gained popularity via social media.
In 2018, she represented India internationally and was crowned “Miss Asia Tourism Universe.” Her digital influence includes over 4,000 Instagram posts and a loyal follower base inspired by her journey of turning challenges into success. She also faced backlash for her earlier remarks regarding the Kumbh Mela stampede.
