Television actor and BJP member Rupali Ganguly has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after reacting to a viral video allegedly showing a minor using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her response, which included the remark, "I really wish he was a dictator," has triggered sharp criticism online, with users questioning her choice of words.

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The controversy began after a video, widely circulated on social media, purportedly showed a young girl using abusive language against the Prime Minister and hitting his photograph. A user sharing the clip called for action against the child's parents and raised concerns about the influence of social media on children.