'Don't Troll Him': Himanta Sarma On Minister's Daughter Joining CJP Protest
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the public not to troll a cabinet colleague's daughter for participating in anti-government protests. He argued that adult children are entitled to their own political views, distinct from their parents.
Why it matters
The statement addresses the intersection of family, political accountability, and the culture of online harassment in Indian politics.
Videos of Assam minister Keshab Mahanta's daughter joining a protest against irregularities in the NEET exam prompted Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to say that his Cabinet colleague should not be trolled as "she may not follow her father's political ideology."A protest here on Thursday against examination irregularities and demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister drew attention after Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Keshab Mahanta's daughter Dibisa joined the demonstration.Clips of her raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanding Pradhan's resignation have been shared widely on social media.
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