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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?
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