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Politics
Contractual MP Health Worker Criticises PM Modi in Viral Video Praising Sonam Wangchuk
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:10 AM
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A contractual MP health worker sparked controversy after a video of him praising scientist Sonam Wangchuk and criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral.
A contractual MP health worker has come under intense scrutiny after a video of him praising the renowned scientist Sonam Wangchuk and criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi was shared widely on social media.
In the clip, the worker lauds Wangchuk’s work in education and sustainable development, while calling Modi’s policies ineffective. The remarks were made during a brief interview with a local media outlet and were later uploaded to popular platforms such as X and Instagram.
The video has amassed tens of thousands of views and sparked a wave of comments from netizens, many of whom condemned the worker for making political statements in a professional capacity. The MP’s office has not yet issued an official response.
Observers note that the incident highlights the fine line public servants must walk when expressing personal opinions on national leaders. The backlash underscores the sensitivity surrounding political commentary in India’s current climate.
In the clip, the worker lauds Wangchuk’s work in education and sustainable development, while calling Modi’s policies ineffective. The remarks were made during a brief interview with a local media outlet and were later uploaded to popular platforms such as X and Instagram.
The video has amassed tens of thousands of views and sparked a wave of comments from netizens, many of whom condemned the worker for making political statements in a professional capacity. The MP’s office has not yet issued an official response.
Observers note that the incident highlights the fine line public servants must walk when expressing personal opinions on national leaders. The backlash underscores the sensitivity surrounding political commentary in India’s current climate.