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‘PR exposed on camera’: BJP alleges Congress paying influencers ₹25k to attend Rahul Gandhi's Pune event

The BJP shared a purported video of a conversation between a social media influencer with a Congress worker who asks her attend the event and highlight it.

‘PR exposed on camera’: BJP alleges Congress paying influencers ₹25k to attend Rahul Gandhi's Pune event

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat unit has accused social media influencers of being paid ₹25,000 to create videos promoting Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" event in Pune. The BJP claims that the event, set to take place on August 22, saw over 30 conditions imposed by the Pune Police. These conditions included restrictions on objectionable images and banners, adequate security measures, and the use of CCTV cameras throughout the venue.

The BJP further criticized the event organizers for allegedly encouraging the use of paid influencers to create videos highlighting the gathering.

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