'Don't bother, I won't delete': Odisha BJP MP's daughter's post on Pradhan
A social media post by the daughter of BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi criticizing Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan has caused internal friction within the party. Despite pressure to delete the post, the daughter refused, while the MP later publicly expressed support for Pradhan.
Why it matters
The incident highlights internal political tensions and the challenges of managing public image in the age of social media, particularly regarding generational differences in political expression.
BHUBANESWAR: A social media post by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter, Archita Sachin Rahar, reportedly welcoming the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, has triggered discontent among BJP workers in Odisha.Archita shared an Instagram story featuring Pradhan's photograph against the backdrop of the national flag with the caption, "Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid massive student protests over NEET leak fiasco."While the post drew criticism from within the party, Sarangi later expressed support for the senior BJP leader following his resignation.Defending Archita's right to express her views, the MP's office assistant, Dhaneswar Barik, said, "Everyone has the right to express their views. Her daughter, who is from Gen Z, said she stands by her statement.
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