Odisha BJP Faces Awkward Moment as MP Aparajita Sarangi’s Daughter Refuses to Delete Instagram Post on Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation, Sparks Political Storm

Bhubaneswar,Odisha : The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has triggered an unexpected political controversy within the Odisha BJP after an Instagram post by Archita Sachin Rahar, daughter of Bhubaneswar BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, went viral.

Archita shared a post highlighting Pradhan’s resignation amid the NEET controversy and later claimed she would not delete it despite alleged messages from Pradhan’s office. While these claims have gained traction on social media, there is no official confirmation that any request to remove the post was made.

The controversy deepened when Aparajita Sarangi publicly distanced herself from her daughter’s stance, praising Dharmendra Pradhan for taking moral responsibility and expressing solidarity with him during what she described as a difficult time.

The incident has sparked intense political discussion, with many viewing it as an uncomfortable moment for the ruling party in Odisha. Adding to the speculation, Archita’s Instagram account is currently unavailable, though it remains unclear whether it was deactivated, deleted by the user, or removed for any other reason.

With no official statement from either Archita or Aparajita on the account’s status, the episode continues to fuel debate both online and within political circles.