Srinagar:Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday expressed strong concern in the Legislative Assembly over a social media video allegedly portraying him and Minister Sakina Itoo in a misleading manner. The Dy CM said that the video, circulated online as a short “reel,” had been deliberately distorted for cheap publicity.
Clarifying the incident, Choudhary told the House that he had tied a Rakhi to Minister Sakina Itoo as a mark of respect and brotherhood. “She is like my sister. The gesture was purely out of affection and respect, but some people have twisted it for social media sensation,” he said.
He condemned the act, calling it “shameful and unethical,” and appealed for strict action against those responsible for creating and sharing the video. “Such mischief not only disrespects individuals but also lowers the dignity of public representatives. I request that their Facebook accounts be deleted and legal action initiated,” he urged.
Several members supported the Deputy Chief Minister’s statement, saying that the misuse of social media to malign legislators had become a growing concern and needed urgent attention.
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather assured the House that the issue would be looked into seriously and appropriate measures would be taken against those involved. [KNT]
