Even after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation brought the recent student protests to a close, social media conversations around the movement continue. One of the latest viral claims involves Archita Sachin Rahar, daughter of BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi from Odisha, whose alleged Instagram posts supporting the CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) student protesters have sparked widespread discussion.
Screenshots circulating across X, Reddit, and Instagram claim that Archita celebrated Pradhan’s resignation and wrote: “My family is with DP, but I am with students.”
The posts quickly gained traction, with many users sharing them as an example of voices from within political families expressing support for the student movement.
What the Viral Screenshots Claim
According to the circulating images, Archita publicly sided with the protesters even though her family is associated with the BJP. Some posts further claimed that members of Dharmendra Pradhan’s team reached out to her mother, Aparajita Sarangi, asking for the post to be taken down. Instead of deleting it, Archita allegedly shared details of the request on her Instagram and doubled down on her stand.
However, these claims remain confined to social media and have not been independently verified by India Today or other major outlets.
Instagram Account Now Unavailable
Adding to the speculation, Archita’s Instagram profile is currently unavailable. It is unclear whether the account has been deactivated, deleted, made private, or removed for other reasons. India Today Digital has clearly stated that it could not independently verify the authenticity of the screenshots or the circumstances surrounding the account’s disappearance.
Another Political Family Member in the Spotlight
The online discussion intensified further when videos of Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta (part of the BJP-led NDA government), participating in a student protest in Guwahati were widely shared. The visuals showed her marching with demonstrators demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, further fuelling conversations about the protests.
Public Reaction & Broader Context
Social media users have reacted with a mix of surprise, amusement, and political commentary:
- Some praised the young women for taking independent stands.
- Others questioned the authenticity of the screenshots.
- Many pointed out the irony of political family members supporting student movements against the ruling party’s minister.
While the physical demonstrations have ended following Pradhan’s resignation, the digital aftershocks continue. Viral screenshots, videos, and personal accounts remain at the centre of discussions, even as several of the claims circulating online remain unverified.
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This developing story highlights how social media continues to keep the student protest narrative alive even after the political resignation that ended the physical demonstrations. As always, it is important to treat unverified screenshots with caution until independent confirmation is available.
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