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MP's daughter's Instagram post draws BJP criticism
The Hindu··27 Jul
A social media post by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter Archita Sachin Rahar, referencing Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union education minister, drew criticism from Odisha BJP leaders. Sources said Sarangi asked her daughter to remove the post after a call from Pradhan's office, though it remained online. State BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan said the remarks had hurt party members.
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What It Means For You
- The episode shows how family members' social media posts can create political friction for elected leaders.
- It reflects continued sensitivity within BJP ranks over Pradhan's resignation as education minister.
- Sarangi's silence on the matter leaves the internal party reaction as the only public response so far.
What's Happening
- Aparajita Sarangi's daughter Archita Sachin Rahar posted about Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on Instagram.
- State BJP leaders criticised the post, calling it hurtful to Pradhan and to Odisha.
- Sources say Sarangi asked her daughter to remove the post after a call from Pradhan's office.
A Family Post Becomes Party Matter
- BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan said Sarangi should apologise to Odisha for her daughter's remarks.
- Sarangi, a two-time Bhubaneswar MP, was unavailable for comment on the matter.
- State leaders had separately expressed sympathy for Pradhan following his resignation.
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