Archive · 28 Jul 2026
BJP MP's daughter sparks row over Pradhan's resignation post
Archita Sachin Rahar, the daughter of BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, posted on Instagram celebrating Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister.
This post sparked controversy within the BJP in Odisha.
While Rahar stands by her post, BJP leaders, including her mother, expressed sympathy towards Pradhan.
Despite requests to remove the post, Rahar refused, asserting her right to free expression.
Archita Sachin Rahar posted on Instagram celebrating Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The post sparked controversy within the BJP in Odisha.
BJP leaders, including Aparajita Sarangi, expressed sympathy towards Pradhan.
Rahar refused to delete the post, asserting her right to free expression.
The post included a photograph of Pradhan with the national flag and a caption about his resignation.
- Who
- Archita Sachin Rahar, Aparajita Sarangi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- A social media post celebrating Pradhan's resignation
- When
- After Pradhan's resignation
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To express her views on Pradhan's resignation
Daughter's Perspective
Party's Perspective
Expression of Views
Daughter's Perspective
Archita Sachin Rahar believes in the right to express her views freely and stands by her statement.
Party's Perspective
BJP leaders, including Aparajita Sarangi, expressed sympathy towards Dharmendra Pradhan and did not support the post.
Post Deletion
Daughter's Perspective
Rahar refused to delete her post, asserting her right to free expression.
Party's Perspective
Sources indicate that Aparajita Sarangi asked her daughter to remove the post after a call from Pradhan's office.
- Key Figures
- Aparajita Sarangi, Archita Sachin Rahar, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Event
- Social media post celebrating Pradhan's resignation
- Reaction
- Resentment within BJP rank and file in Odisha
- Post Content
- Photograph of Pradhan with the national flag and a caption about his resignation
- Party Leaders' Response
- Expressed sympathy towards Pradhan
- Daughter's Response
- Refused to delete the post, asserting her right to free expression