India, Sept. 12 -- A journalist who questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a press conference on Friday, said she has faced online threats, abuse and a campaign to portray her as politically backed.

Speaking to The Pioneer, journalist Divya Shrivastava said she asked questions during the press interaction, after which Yogi smiled and left. Divya said that while she was leaving, people identifying themselves as BJP supporters began shouting at her and allegedly behaved rudely, including questioning which channel she represented.

Divya said a separate narrative was being pushed on social media, alleging that she had been sent by the Samajwadi Party or the Congress. She denied these claims, calling herself an independen...