Hina Khan slams blue tick verification, says she is not defined by a programmed computer's validation

Hina Khan

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, now X, there has been several changes in the micro-blogging site. One of the major changes was in the way people got the blue tick or the verification mark for their accounts. While earlier, there was a process in place which let individuals or organisations to apply for verification and the site would validate or reject the request. Recently, the verification mark was made available to all individuals and organisations for a monthly price. While many celebrities purchased the verification, some decided to let go. Hina Khan is among the latter.

Hina Khan took to social media to make a very bold, but realistic stance on the topic concerning blue tick verifications on Twitter and Instagram. Replying to a fan on Twitter who wrote to her saying she should get her account verified for it to not look fake, Hina said, "In a world where verification can be bought for a teen's allowance, the line between counterfeit and genuine blurs. My hard earned achievements are my real verifications. They are not reliant on a blue tick. Even if insta rescinds my tick, I won't bat an eyelid. #BeyondTheBlueTick."

Hina further stated, "Our criteria needs to become more efficient. True authenticity lies in community support. The realest thing we can hold onto. Not captive to a mere blue tick" .

Hina Khan backed her argument with an example and she wrote, "Consider this: if one day Instagram decides to retract my blue tick, would it impact my effort, my hard work, or my journey? Not in the slightest. I am not defined by a programmed computer's validation, but by my labor, my journey, and my accomplishments. We need to be more compassionate and less algorithmic. In a world that blooms from the nurturing of a community, nothing screams true authenticity louder than the support we lend each other and the love that comes back in return."

Hina concluded, "My avid supporters and dedicated fans, it is important to see beyond the blue tick and understand the depth of our capabilities. The essence of our authenticity and truth lies within each of us, deeply nestled in rugged landscape of empathy and realism. Our true value surfaces when we embrace this authenticity and realism. So let's step beyond the blue tick together. Always cherishing our authenticity. While the blue tick might rise our social status, it does not measure our real worth. Our real worth lies in our actions, intentions and how we treat those around us. So, Instagram if you ever feel the need to take away my verification symbol, feel free to do so; you have my permission."