Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has found himself in the middle of a social media argument. What began as a benign tribute to family members on social media on Doctor’s Day (July 1) eventually turned into a nightmarish experience for the chess player as unsolicited response crept into his world. "Happy Doctor’s Day to my family," Vidit wrote on X. To this, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, who goes by the name "LiverDoc" on X and protray himself as a crusader against "medical misinformation and pseudoscience," stirred an argument by responding, "I am sorry but none of them are really doctors."

Dr. Philips’ response did not go well with Gujrathi, who shot back at the absolute dismissal of his parents' contributions as doctors. "My parents are certified doctors who sacrificed thriving careers to travel with me and shape my journey. They rebuilt themselves, found new ways to heal, and continue helping others with quiet dignity. You don’t have to agree with them. But you don’t get to dismiss them."

The row intensified, with Dr. Philips writing a long post in an attempt to break down Gujrathi’s statement and the "myth" around homeopathy and Ayurvedic medicine. "You got all worked up and started personally attacking me because you were ignorant of this fact. I do not need to keep an ego towards a chess GM or his family. You don’t make me insecure and your family is of no concern to me from a professional standpoint. Your statements normalize pseudoscience and primitive therapies as healthcare practices when they are not."

An enraged Gujrathi urged Dr. Philips to stay in his lane and said: "Your entire brand and personality is built on insulting others." "While you chase retweets by tearing people down, my family quietly heals lives without needing a spotlight. They’ve helped more people than your ego can count. Stay in your lane. And for a change, try being useful," Gujrathi wrote further.

As the argument escalated, netizens were divided. Some chipped in to support Gujrathi, with many asking him to ignore the provocation, while others questioned Dr. Philips’ blatant dismissal of the contributions of Ayurveda and homeopathy. An X user, on the other hand, urged Gujrathi to be a responsible person, considering he is an "influential figure." "Doctor’s day on July 1st is celebrated for Doctors of medical science". In truth, Doctor's Day celebrates the contributions of all practitioners and professionals involved in medical science and healthcare.