A controversy unfolded as a video of social media influencer Kamiya Jani at the Jagannath temple with BJD leader VK Pandian went viral. Odisha BJP objected, alleging that Jani, known for promoting beef, gained access to the revered shrine. BJP demanded legal action, accusing Pandian of disregarding the temple's sanctity. Jani refuted the beef promotion claim in an Instagram post, emphasizing her mission to showcase Indian culture globally. The incident underscores the clash of religious sentiments and social media influence, prompting contrasting views on the matter.
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00:00 [Music]
00:04 Being a social media influencer is an accomplishment, no doubt about that.
00:08 But there is a flip side too.
00:10 They can land in troubled waters in no time.
00:14 Take a look.
00:14 A new controversy is brewing around social media influencer Kamiya Jani and VK Pandian,
00:24 a bureaucrat turned BJD leader at the Jagannath temple premises in Puri.
00:29 The Odisha unit of the BJP has raised objections, claiming that Jani,
00:34 known for allegedly promoting beef consumption, was granted access to the revered temple.
00:39 The video in question reportedly shows Kamiya Jani promoting the Puri
00:44 Srimandir Heritage Corridor project and Mahaprasad alongside BJD leader VK Pandian.
00:50 The BJP in Odisha reacted strongly, expressing offence on behalf of millions of Hindus
00:56 and deeming the broadcast of the video from the temple premises as unacceptable.
01:01 Kamiya Jani responded to the controversy by issuing a clarification on her Instagram story,
01:06 stating that she has never eaten beef.
01:09 She emphasized her mission to promote Indian culture and heritage globally,
01:14 mentioning her visit to various Jyotirlingas and Char Dhams in India.
01:18 Jani expressed her surprise at the article questioning her visit to the Jagannath temple
01:22 and clarified her stance, ending with the phrase "Jai Jagannath".
01:27 The controversy highlights the intersection of religious sentiments, cultural sensitivity
01:32 and social media influence, with both sides presenting contrasting views on the matter.
01:39 So, what do you think?