UP State Topper Prachi Nigam On Trolls Targetting Her Over Facial Hair

SITAPUR: Prachi Nigam, who secured an outstanding 98.50 percent to become the UP Board Class 10 topper, found herself facing online criticism due to her facial hair.

Reflecting on the ordeal, she expressed regret about being thrust into the spotlight as a social media sensation rather than being celebrated for her academic achievement.

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In an interview with BBC News Hindi, Prachi conveyed her disappointment at the disproportionate focus on her appearance rather than her remarkable academic feat.

“If I hadn’t topped the exams, I wouldn’t have attracted attention on social media, and I wouldn’t have become the target of such trolling regarding my facial hair,” she lamented. Despite the negativity, she found solace in the support of those who defended her, enlightening trolls about the hormonal nature of such facial hair in girls.

The Uttar Pradesh Board announced the results on April 20, with the Class 10 pass percentage at 89.55 and the Class 12 pass percentage at 82.60.