But despite his newfound popularity, Sarangi has a chequered past, reports BBC. Pratap Chandra Sarangi takes oath as Minister of State in the Govt led by PM @narendramodi at Rashtrapati Bhawan. However, it is not that reputation which has taken centre stage on social media, but pictures of his austere lifestyle. Some people are even calling him " Odisha's Modi" - a reference to the prime minister's humble beginnings. Correspondents say this exemplifies the problem with social media heroes.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 01, 2019 13:52 UTC