Senior BJP leader and former Jammu and Kashmir party chief Ravinder Raina evoked sharp criticism by posting a social media reel of himself jogging and laughing with soldiers in a snowy area, set to patriotic music. This reel occurred days after a terror attack in Pahalgam, receiving scathing criticism for its timing and perceived insensitivity. The opposition accused the BJP of exploiting soldiers as props during a period of national mourning. Netizens condemned the video, calling it disrespectful and questioned the dignity of the act, especially given the alleged lack of security presence at the Pahalgam attack site compared to in reels.