From Parliament to Instagram: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's Reel Sparks Debate

India was once hit hard by the COVID-19 plague, but now it looks like they are dealing with a new "virus": the Instagram Reels trend. The short-form video tool has become too appealing for everyone, from leaders to people with a lot of followers. Who is the newest person to join the Reels crowd? That's right, Swati Maliwal is an MP in the Rajya Sabha.

A tweet by Jaiky Yadav about the "Instagram Reels Virus" has started a lively online talk that is both funny and a little scary. His funny post, in which he says that the country has gone from having a coronavirus outbreak to having an Instagram Reels epidemic, has gone popular. It directly points to a Reel that MP Swati Maliwal shared in which she live-streamed her entrance into the Parliament.

From Policy to popularity

Maliwal posted the Reel in question on her Instagram account. It is a collection of videos that show her getting to the Parliament. The video shows a day in the life of a politician behind the scenes. It has smooth changes and happy music. Maliwal's comment is said to have said that she was proud to serve her country, but the means of her message—a Reel—has caused some people to disagree.

Some people praised the MP for speaking to younger people in their own language, but others, like Yadav, wondered how serious it was to use the Holy Halls of Parliament as a background for Instagram photos.

 The Reel Backlash:

Many people agreed with Jaiky Yadav's tweet that lawmakers should behave properly when they speak for the people. One person said, "This is not what we expect from our elected representatives." "Parliament is a place for making laws, not for shooting Reels!" said someone else.

Some people say that this kind of material makes the serious job of lawmakers seem less important. "Reels are fine for people with a lot of power, but MPs? One critic wrote, "It feels like we're watching a reality show instead of democracy at work."

 Supporters Speak Out

However, a lot of people spoke out in support of Maliwal. Fans said that lawmakers should use apps like Instagram to connect with younger voters because it's smart. One user asked, "Why should politicians be limited to old-fashioned ways of talking to people?" "Swati Maliwal is just following the crowd."

Others praised her for trying to make politics more understandable. "Her Reel shows that MPs are open and easy to talk to," one fan said. "What's the harm if this gets young people interested in politics?"

A Sign of the Times?

This argument brings up a bigger change in culture. People in the public eye can use social media to build their personal names and connect directly with fans. Indian leaders are used to using technology. For example, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets and Rahul Gandhi posts on Instagram.

It's possible that Swati Maliwal's Instagram Reel is just another step in how politics and social media are changing together. There are still different points of view, but one thing is for sure: the "Instagram Reels Virus" is here to stay and is spreading to everyone from lawmakers to celebrities.