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With a certain social media post making rounds and stirring conversations, we sat down with Angela Raha, a well-known professional in the field of public relations, to address the controversy surrounding her recent work with a senior IPS officer. Here’s what she had to say:
Q: A Public Relations (PR) Manager for the promotion of a police officer? This post has been circulating widely on social media lately. How do you see this matter?
Angela Raha:
I want to clarify something upfront—I am not managing his police-related PR. My role strictly involves handling and promoting his creative side, which includes his work outside of the uniform. It’s important to understand that professionals—regardless of their official role—can have other facets to their personality.
Q: We see that everyone today has PR. So, just because an IPS officer has a female PR manager, does that justify dragging them through slander?
Angela Raha:
Exactly. Today, having PR representation is quite common. Actors, entrepreneurs, even chefs have PR managers. But because I’m managing the image of someone from the police force—and more so, because I’m a woman—it becomes a topic of unnecessary gossip. That’s unfortunate and unfair.
Q: In today’s world, people are constantly blurring the lines between personal and professional life. I think everyone can understand why I’m saying this. What’s your opinion on this?
Angela Raha:
It’s truly problematic. There should always be a clear line between personal and professional life. Making assumptions without knowing the full context only creates confusion and damages reputations. Just like anyone else, a police officer has a personal side that deserves to be respected, and professional engagements must not be deliberately confused
Q: We often talk about gender equality—that men and women are equal. If everything is truly equal, then why does society so easily assign labels when a woman is seen with a man?
Angela Raha:
That’s the heart of the issue. If we truly believe in gender equality, then we must practice it beyond slogans. Why should a woman working with a man invite judgment or speculation? We need to stop creating rumours where none exist. My sincere request is—don’t create misunderstandings simply because a PR professional happens to be a woman.
Angela Raha signs off with grace and composure, reminding everyone that professionalism and respect must always go hand in hand—regardless of gender or designation.
