Jay Singh Rathore has gone from being an unknown name on X to one of India's biggest trending topics, after an alleged medical fundraiser, a hospital warning and a series of chaotic X Spaces turned into a social-media spectacle. The name was trending at No. 1 in several India X trend trackers on September 23, with users posting memes, jokes and reactions around the controversy.
The story began with a post seeking donations for what was claimed to be the eye surgery of Rathore's minor sister. He said the family needed financial help and appealed to people online. The fundraiser reportedly collected more than Rs 1.5 lakh. Then everything changed.
Who is Jay Singh Rathore?
There is no indication from the current reports that Jay Singh Rathore is a celebrity, businessman or established public figure. He became known on X after posting an appeal claiming that his 12-year-old sister needed urgent treatment for an eye condition. According to reports, the post said the family had already spent more than Rs 2.5 lakh on treatment and needed additional money for surgery.
