Saayoni Ghosh faces criticism over rain reel amid heated NEET debate in Parliament
NCPI MP and actor Saayoni Ghosh has sparked a social media debate after sharing a monsoon-themed Instagram reel from the Parliament complex while the Monsoon Session was witnessing intense discussions over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities.
The short video, posted during the lunch break, quickly went viral and attracted millions of views. However, it also drew criticism from several users, who questioned whether the timing of the post was appropriate when Parliament was engaged in an important debate.
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Saayoni Ghosh, who represents Jadavpur in Parliament, posted a 20-second reel featuring herself enjoying the rain within the Parliament premises. The clip was set to Hariharan’s song Nahin Saamne Tu from the film Taal.
In the caption, she wrote, “Door tak chhaye the baadal aur kahin saaya na tha, is tarah barsaat ka mausam kabhi aaya na tha.”
She also used the hashtags #MonsoonSession and #BarishBreakAtLunch.
Social media reactions
While many users appreciated the aesthetic video, others criticised the MP, arguing that Parliament was discussing a serious national issue related to the NEET examination and paper leak allegations.
Some social media users questioned whether elected representatives should be posting entertainment content while crucial parliamentary debates were underway. Others asked whether this was what voters had elected their representatives to do.
Background to controversy
The Monsoon Session has witnessed repeated disruptions as Opposition members continue to press the government over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination reforms. The issue has dominated parliamentary proceedings, with frequent protests and adjournments.
Against this backdrop, Ghosh’s viral reel became the subject of online discussion, with critics linking its timing to the ongoing debate inside Parliament.
The post has since generated significant engagement, attracting millions of views and thousands of shares across social media platforms.