Divya Spandana's Disastrous Mistake and the Viral Trolling of Rahul Gandhi

In a recent Instagram post, former actress and actress-turned-politician Divya Spandana, known as Ramya, shared a disastrous mistake she made during a press tour that led to severe trolling of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. This incident sheds light on the complex relationship between prominent politicians and the public's reaction to their actions.

A Stroll Through History

Formerly a Lok Sabha member from Karnataka's Mandya, Divya Spandana became a key figure in the Congress social media campaign for the 2019 general elections. However, after the elections yielded unfavorable results, she quit politics in June 2019, citing opposition parties as the reason for her exit from the party.

Wrong Mistake, Wrong Timing

Recently, Divya Spandana recounted an incident on her Instagram story where she made a 'disastrous mistake' that resulted in severe trolling of Rahul Gandhi. She posted a series of pictures of Rahul Gandhi walking through the Bundestag (German Parliament) during his visit to Germany, which quickly went viral.

The Incident in Detail

The pictures, which were part of a press tour, captured Rahul Gandhi's image as he walked through the museum, seemingly staring blankly at nothing. These images, which were later shared by the BJP on their Twitter handle, sparked intense trolling and mockery from the opposition. Despite offering her resignation, Rahul Gandhi did not accept it, asking her to be more careful in the future.

Understanding the Damage

Divya Spandana explained the incident, stating, "It went viral instantly – for all the wrong reasons. In no time the media picked it up. The trolls had ammunition – as usual laughing and mocking him. He got trolled viciously for a mistake I had committed."

Party's Response

Notably, the incident was heavily publicized, with the BJP using it to highlight the vulnerability of the Congress leader. Even within the party, Divya Spandana had expressed regret, stating, "Even we couldn’t resist retweeting this" as the BJP shared a photograph of Rahul Gandhi staring blankly in the museum.

Leader's Tolerance

Divya Spandana's sincerity and regret led Rahul Gandhi to forgive her. However, in her reflection, she commented, "I was in tears. I had basically thrown him to the wolves. I really should have been fired. He was and still is such a good human being for letting it go."

Conclusion

This incident highlights the challenges faced by political leaders in maintaining public image and the role of social media in shaping public opinion. Divya Spandana's disastrous mistake, while serving as a cautionary tale, also underscores the resilience and human side of a leader like Rahul Gandhi.