Harbhajan Singh fact-checked by Punjab Police over viral video
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video on X on Monday depicting two men in an intoxicated state, claiming the footage showed the impact of drug addiction on youth in Punjab. The Punjab Police subsequently fact-checked the post, stating that the video originated in Rajasthan rather than Punjab. The incident led to criticism of the MP on social media and sparked a political exchange regarding the state of drug addiction in Punjab.
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What Happened
BJP Rajya Sabha member Harbhajan Singh posted a video on his X account showing two men standing in an intoxicated state. In his post, Singh expressed concern over the condition of Punjab and its youth, attributing the situation to the state government. He described the scene as evidence of a drug crisis affecting the region.
The Punjab Police responded to the post by clarifying that the video was filmed in Rajasthan, not Punjab. The incident drew significant attention on social media, where users criticized the MP for sharing unverified content. The event also highlighted ongoing political tensions between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party regarding drug policy and governance in Punjab.
Key Facts
- Harbhajan Singh is a BJP Rajya Sabha MP.Source not recorded
- The video shared by Singh depicted two men in an intoxicated state.Source not recorded
- Singh claimed the video showed the situation in Punjab.Source not recorded
- Punjab Police stated the video originated in Rajasthan.Source not recorded
- The post led to criticism of the MP on social media.Source not recorded
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