Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Kerala Congress Digital Media Head Resigns Amid Bidi-Bihar Controversy
VT Balram, the head of the Kerala Congress's digital media, is stepping down.
This is because of a post on social media that caused a lot of trouble.
The post connected Bihar to bidis, which are a type of cigarette.
It was about recent changes in taxes on tobacco products.
Many people, including other political parties, criticized the post for insulting Bihar.
The Congress party has apologized and taken the post down.
VT Balram resigned as head of Kerala Congress digital media.
Resignation follows controversy over a social media post.
The post linked Bihar to bidis, discussing GST changes.
Post criticized by BJP and allies, particularly RJD.
The Kerala Congress has decided to revamp its digital media cell.
- Who
- VT Balram
- What
- Resignation from KPCC digital media head
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- Controversial social media post on bidis and Bihar
Congress
Critics
Post Content
Congress
Post was a satire.
Critics
Insulting to Bihar and its people.
GST Reform
Congress
Unstated.
Critics
The post was offensive.
- Organization
- Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)
- Former Head
- VT Balram
- Controversial Post
- Linked Bihar to bidis, related to GST changes
- GST Reform
- Tax on bidis lowered; others increased
- Political Reaction
- Criticism from BJP and RJD leaders
- Post Status
- Deleted, with an apology
Sources
‘It was wrong…’: Day after ‘Bihar, bidi’ controversy, Congress to reconstitute Kerala social media team
Kerala Congress leader VT Balram resigns as party's social media chief after controversial Bihar and bidi post
KPCC chief Sunny Joseph admits 'mistake' over ‘bidis and Bihar’ X post after backlash - Telegraph India
Kerala Congress Unit's Social Media Chief Resigns Amid 'Bidis-Bihar' Post Row
Kerala Congress revamps digital team after ‘Bidi and Bihar’ post backfires
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Kerala Congress Unit’s Social Media Head VT Balram Resigns After Backlash Over 'Bidis-Bihar' Post
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