Gujarat influencer booked for insulting Gandhi remarks in viral reel

A Gujarat-based social media influencer has been booked under the Information Technology Act for posting a reel containing insulting remarks and inappropriate gestures directed at Mahatma Gandhi. The controversial content featured the ₹500 currency note and drew widespread criticism for its disrespectful nature.

Simran Patel, who has nearly 1 million followers on Instagram, posted the reel that allegedly included sexual gestures alongside the insulting remarks about Gandhi. The video went viral and sparked significant public backlash over its offensive content and depiction.

Authorities registered a case against Patel under relevant sections of the IT Act in response to the controversy. The booking marks action against the influencer for the objectionable material posted on her social media platform.