J&K BJP Leader Raina Shares Video with Soldiers in Snow, Opp’n Criticises Him
Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Ravinder Raina has recently faced criticism from opposition leaders after posting a reel on social media showing him running through the snow with security personnel. The video was shared just days after the Pahalgam terror attack, which left several people injured. The opposition leaders have accused Raina of misusing the security forces for his own personal gain.
Raina, who is the president of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit, shared the video on his social media handle, captioning it “Reel Game On Point”. In the video, he can be seen running through the snow with a group of security personnel, who are seen laughing and having fun while on patrol. The video has been widely shared and has received thousands of views and likes on social media.
However, the opposition leaders were quick to pounce on the video, accusing Raina of using the security forces for his own personal gain. Shiv Sena-UBT’s Priyanka Chaturvedi was one of the first to react, saying “Security forces can protect borders later, but saving BJP leaders is very important”. She was referring to the fact that the security forces are deployed to protect the country’s borders, but Raina was using them for his own personal gain.
Chaturvedi was not the only one to criticize Raina’s actions. Many other opposition leaders also took to social media to express their outrage and disappointment. “This is a clear misuse of power and resources. Raina should be ashamed of himself”, tweeted CPI(M) leader Mohua Mohapatra.
The criticism was not limited to just the opposition leaders. Many social media users also took to Twitter to express their outrage and disappointment. “What is Raina trying to prove by sharing this video? Is he trying to show off his ‘bravery’ or something?”, tweeted one user. “This is a clear misuse of power and resources. Raina should be ashamed of himself”, tweeted another.
Raina, however, has refused to apologize for his actions. In a statement, he said that he was just trying to show his appreciation for the security forces who are working hard to keep the country safe. “I am grateful to the security forces for their hard work and dedication. I was just trying to show my appreciation for them in a fun way”, he said.
The controversy surrounding Raina’s video has sparked a wider debate about the use of social media by politicians. Many experts have pointed out that politicians often use social media to promote themselves and their parties, rather than engaging with the public and sharing important information.
“This is a clear example of how politicians are using social media to promote themselves rather than engaging with the public”, said social media expert, Akash Bansal. “Raina’s video is just a publicity stunt to show off his ‘bravery’ and gain more followers. It has nothing to do with serving the public or sharing important information”.
The controversy surrounding Raina’s video has also highlighted the need for greater accountability and transparency among politicians. Many experts have called for stricter regulations on the use of social media by politicians, to prevent them from misusing the platform for personal gain.
“We need stricter regulations on the use of social media by politicians”, said political analyst, Praveen Choudhary. “This is not the first time that a politician has misused social media. We need to take action to prevent this from happening again”.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Raina’s video has sparked a wider debate about the use of social media by politicians. While Raina claims that he was just trying to show his appreciation for the security forces, many experts have pointed out that his actions were a clear misuse of power and resources. The incident has highlighted the need for greater accountability and transparency among politicians, and has sparked a wider debate about the role of social media in politics.
