Congress’ X accounts earlier operated from abroad, now India: BJP
In a scathing attack on the Opposition, BJP MP Sambit Patra alleged that the Congress party is insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India by seeking help from foreign forces to run their social media narratives. Patra’s allegations come at a time when the country is witnessing a heightened level of political discourse, with the BJP and the Congress party engaging in a war of words on various issues.
Speaking to the media, Patra claimed that the location feature on X, a popular social media platform, reveals that several Congress accounts were earlier operated from abroad, but have now shifted their location to India. He cited the example of Pawan Khera, a senior Congress leader, whose X account earlier showed the United States as its location. Similarly, the Maharashtra Congress’ X account showed Ireland as its location before it was changed to India, Patra added.
“The Congress party is insulting our Prime Minister and our country by taking help from foreign forces to run their social media narratives,” Patra said. “It is clear that they are unable to counter our leader’s vision and policies, and are therefore resorting to such cheap tactics.”
Patra’s allegations have sparked a fresh controversy in the political circles, with the Congress party yet to respond to the claims. However, the BJP MP’s statement has raised several questions about the role of foreign forces in shaping India’s political discourse.
The use of social media has become a crucial aspect of Indian politics, with most political parties and leaders having a significant presence on various platforms. However, the issue of foreign interference in India’s social media space has been a matter of concern for several years. There have been allegations of foreign powers using social media to influence public opinion and shape the narrative on various issues.
In recent years, there have been several instances of social media accounts being operated from abroad, with the intention of influencing Indian public opinion. In some cases, these accounts have been found to be linked to foreign governments or intelligence agencies, raising concerns about the integrity of India’s democratic process.
The BJP has been at the forefront of allegations of foreign interference in India’s social media space, with the party claiming that the Congress and other Opposition parties are colluding with foreign forces to discredit the government. However, the Opposition parties have denied these allegations, saying that the BJP is trying to divert attention from its own failures.
The issue of social media regulation has been a contentious one in India, with the government proposing several measures to curb the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. However, the Opposition parties have opposed these measures, saying that they are an attempt to stifle free speech and dissent.
As the controversy surrounding the Congress’ X accounts continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the party will respond to the allegations. However, one thing is clear – the issue of foreign interference in India’s social media space is a serious one, and requires a nuanced and comprehensive approach to address.
In conclusion, the allegations made by Sambit Patra have raised important questions about the role of foreign forces in shaping India’s political discourse. While the Congress party has yet to respond to the claims, it is clear that the issue of social media regulation and foreign interference will continue to be a contentious one in the days to come.
Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1993959409505194134
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