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Politician Abid Raja spotted wearing Rolex

Abid Raja, the Minister of Culture and Equality and deputy chairman of the Liberal Party in Norway, has become a topic of conversation in recent days after a photo surfaced on social media showing him wearing a Rolex GMT Master two tone watch. The estimated value of this watch is around $14,000, which has raised eyebrows and led to questions about the source of its acquisition.

Despite the controversy surrounding his choice of wristwear, Minister Raja has maintained that the watch was a gift from his wife and that he fully intends to declare it in his tax returns. In fact, he stated that he sees no problem with politicians owning expensive items as long as they have been acquired legally and are transparently declared.

However, the debate over whether public figures should own luxury items is not a new one. On one hand, it can be argued that politicians are representatives of the people and should avoid any appearance of extravagance or excess. On the other hand, owning luxury items is not illegal and politicians should be entitled to the fruits of their labor, as long as they are obtained legally and transparently.

Regardless of one's opinion on the matter, it is clear that Abid Raja's Rolex GMT Master two tone watch has caused a stir. It remains to be seen how this will impact his political career and the larger conversation surrounding the ownership of luxury items by public figures.