Politicians and diplomats come out in support of Foreign Secy Misri after online attacks

In his statement, Misri outlined that Pakistan had violated the agreement just hours after it came into effect on Saturday and stated that the armed forces were responding to the violations. Misri also added that India would respond firmly in the event of further violations. However, India did not back out of the ceasefire deal. Following this, Misri faced significant criticism with several X users attacking the Foreign Secretary for not taking a harder line on Pakistani ceasefire violations.

Misri’s daughter Didon Misri - who is based in London and works at global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills - was also criticised online for providing legal support to Rohingya refugees. However, according to her professional profile, Didon Misri works in the field of investment treaty and international commercial arbitration. Misri has also advised the Indian government on a number of international arbitration matters.

According to persons aware of the matter, Didon Misri briefly interned with the UN High Commission for Refugees in Myanmar during her years at law school in India. Her duties involved providing research support to the UNHCR, which dealt with a number of international humanitarian issues at the time - including the subject of Rohingya refugees.