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AAP Simp Dhruv Rathee & Kerala Congress Together Peddle Misinformation Against PM Narendra Modi

June 25, 2024
The Commune

Fake propaganda frequently proliferates on social media, often propagated by opposition especially sympathizers of the Congress party. These propagandists persistently endeavor to portray the Narendra Modi government negatively, fabricating stories daily, despite easily accessible accurate information on the internet. Even when their false agendas are exposed and proven to be lies, they continue spreading misinformation to reach a broader audience, allowing misinformation to persist.

In this way, the unofficial propagandist of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Dhruv Rathee and the Kerala unit of the Indian National Congress (INC) have collaborated in a propaganda effort. They selectively quoted a fragment from a larger tweet by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official website’s account. The excerpt they propagated attributed words to Narendra Modi: “@narendramodi – If a student is weak and there is test day, you give questions a day in advance the student can get marks,” linking it to the recent paper leaks in NEET UG exams.

Dhruv Rathee initiated the propaganda by writing a post stating, “What was Narendra Modi trying to say here?” quoting Modi’s post below.

Kerala unit of INC in its official X account stated, “Appadiya? So, the grand NEET scam was his original idea! Students, please note: this man is your Prime Minister now,” quoting the Prime Minister Modi’s tweet followed by propagandist AAP sympathizer Dhruv Rathee.

In December 2012, Narendra Modi addressed seven large public gatherings across Gujarat, culminating with a significant rally in Ahmedabad that drew an enthusiastic response. Responding directly to statements made by Sonia Gandhi earlier in South Gujarat, Modi highlighted her inability to answer questions he posed. He criticized the Congress for lacking substantive issues in the election, particularly noting Sonia Gandhi’s appeal based on familial connections rather than policy achievements.

Modi questioned Sonia Gandhi’s assertions about Gujarat’s infrastructure, disputing claims about road quality and highlighting the state’s exclusion from PM Gram Sadak Yojana funds due to perceived road excellence. He emphasized the importance of truthfulness during elections, accusing the Congress of deception and unfulfilled promises. Addressing specific grievances, Modi criticized the Congress for banning cotton exports and mismanaging power distribution during their rule. He also defended Gujarat’s law and order record against Sonia Gandhi’s criticism and challenged allegations of corruption, asserting that discussing corruption did not suit the Congress.

In his closing remarks, Modi appealed to voters for another term to continue Gujarat’s development trajectory, urging them to reject Congress and its campaign tactics based on falsehoods about the state’s governance and achievements.

Following these events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal blog, NarendraModi.in, updated a series of tweets on the former Twitter platform. The posts read, “Congress has no issues in this election. What did she say today – my mother-in-law also came to this area,” was the first tweet. The subsequent tweet remarked, “She has not been able to answer any of my questions,” followed by another tweet suggesting giving questions in advance to a weak student, “If a student is weak and there is a test day, you give questions a day in advance the student can get mark.” further wrote, “Madam Sonia ji is in Gujarat. That’s why yesterday I sent some questions for her.”

This was in an election speech, Narendra Modi criticized Sonia Gandhi’s rally for spreading false information about the Gujarat administration.

Previously, the Kerala unit of the Congress crossed a line by making a shameful comparison on re-appointment of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to James Bond’s character, known for his womanizing tendencies. They dubbed Doval as ‘Desi 007’. This derogatory comparison, accompanied by a picture of actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, has been widely condemned. Netizens expressed strong disapproval, leading to the deletion of the Kerala Congress’s post.

In its now-deleted post, the Kerala Congress in its official X handle wrote, “With his re-appointment at 79, ‘Desi 007’ Ajit Doval extends his record of being the oldest Bond ever. Roger Moore was the second oldest at 57 (A View to Kill-‘85)“

And fake peddler Dhruv Rathee needs no introduction, below are some of the false claims, propaganda, and hypocrisy of Dhruv Rathee

Statue of Unity Propaganda: On 1 November 2018, Dhruv Rathee released a video on his YouTube channel titled “Statue of Unity: The Harsh Reality | Analysis by Dhruv Rathee.” In this video, Rathee argued that there is little reason to believe that the Statue of Unity would attract more tourists than India’s top historical landmarks such as the Taj Mahal or Amber Fort. He asserted that the statue of Sardar Patel is primarily a symbol of political significance and does not enhance India’s cultural and historical heritage. From an economic standpoint, Rathee deemed the statue impractical. He noted that the Taj Mahal, India’s most visited tourist site, generates an annual revenue of ₹25 crore from 8 million visitors. Rathee predicted it would be overly optimistic to expect the Statue of Unity to draw even a tenth of that number. He claimed that even if the statue were to match the popularity of the Taj Mahal, it would take over 120 years to break even, not including ongoing maintenance costs, making profitability seem unattainable. He never let his hope down prayed and begged in another video on 21 November 2019 titled, “Statue of Unity: First Year Performance“. But he got a slap on the face when in 2023 TOI reported, the Statue of Unity experienced its busiest year, with a record-breaking 5 million visitors. This influx generated over ₹400 crore in revenue by October 2023, marking the highest annual footfall for the site to date.

Unnao case Propoganda: On 11 May 2018, Rathee propagated in his social media that the CBI had confirmed rape charges against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. However, the CBI later slapped these claims, criticizing the dissemination of false and sensationalized stories. In an official statement, the CBI clarified, “In response to media queries related to a news item published today in a National Daily, it is stated that investigation in Unnao case is still continuing. CBI has not given any update/conclusion/views with respect to the case to any mediaperson. All such stories related to Unnao case published/broadcast in the media recently are purely speculative.“

Dravidian Model Propaganda of building hospitals: On 17 April 2021, Rathee posted a message aimed at generating sympathy, criticizing the BJP for spending enormous sums on various projects: ₹3000 crore on the Statue of Unity, ₹20,000 crore on the Central Vista project, ₹300 crore on the Ram Mandir, and ₹700 crore on the BJP’s new party office. He argued that if this money had been spent on hospitals and healthcare facilities, countless lives could have been saved. However, it’s important to note that the funds for the Ram Mandir and the BJP’s new party office come from private sources, not public money. This time Rathee’s post was fact-checked and debunked by the UP government, which emphasized the need to read full news reports rather than just headlines.

Spreading fake news about collapse of Sattarghat Bridge in Bihar: In July 2021, Rathee, his peddler buddy Mohammed Zubair and the members of Congress claimed that a section of the Sattarghat Bridge over the Gandak River in Bihar’s Gopalganj district had collapsed due to heavy rains that caused increased water flow. They asserted that the bridge, which had been constructed at a cost of ₹263 crore and inaugurated by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar just 29 days earlier, had suffered significant damage. However, the peddlers lie didn’t stand long as the claim was quickly refuted by the Bihar government’s public relations department. They clarified that it was actually the approach road to a small, older 18-meter-long bridge, located about 2 kilometers from the Sattarghat Bridge, that had been washed away. They assured the public that the main 1.4 km long Sattarghat Bridge remained entirely intact and safe. ImageFear mongering during COVID pandemic: In Dhruv Rathee’s analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2019-20, he initially advised against panicking over the new COVID-19 virus, suggesting that the threat was limited to outside of India. Later he propagated that, “people living outside of China have nothing to worry about,” suggesting that India performs poor in hospital facilities. However, his perspective shifted significantly as the situation evolved.

Modi’s Model Village propaganda: In a bid to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dhruv Rathee posted images purportedly showing a model village in a state of disrepair, with dilapidated toilets and garbage, mocking Modi’s Swachh Bharat initiative. However, an independent fact-checker later debunked Rathee’s claims, providing evidence that the same locations were actually well-maintained. This revelation suggested that the post was a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Prime Minister’s reputation and discredit the efforts of the public and local administration.

Ladakh Propoganda: Posting a video of General seceretary of Youth Congress of UT of Ladakh, Dhruv Rathee claimed him (Tundub Nubu) to be a local resident complaining about the lack of facilities in the area. However, this video was debunked as propaganda when Tundub Nubu Cheetha’s social media account surfaced, revealing the misleading nature of the claims made by Dhruv Rathee and the Congress regarding the situation in Ladakh.

WhatsApp university propaganda:  Another instance of false information, highlighting his investigative abilities, is when Rathee shared the claim, “Do you remember the news about Mumbai’s income tax department building was on fire & fire burnt all the file related to Nirav Modi?” The very next day, the tax department slapped them, debunking the claim by asserting,”News reports appearing in some sections of media alleging that records/documents relating to investigation of Nirav Modi/Mehul Choksi have been destroyed in the Scindia House fire in ITOffice,Mumbai are completely false & misdirected.“

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Hypocrite Dhruv Rathee

Siva Sena Vs Sachin Piot: Dhruv Rathee displays blatant hypocrisy, showing clear favoritism towards Congress and AAP allies. When it comes to political shifts, his stance varies significantly. He readily supports Shiv Sena, praising their actions despite their alliance break, yet he laments and curses Sachin Pilot when the latter leaves Congress to potentially join BJP. Rathee’s double standards are evident as he expressed, “only cowards and power hungry politcians join a party of opposite ideology.”

Did you know that Dhruv Rathee was previously staunchly opposed to the Congress party, even making videos exposing its various scandals? He outlined a series of these scandals, stating, “Have you heard of Congress corruption? In the history of independent India, such rampant corruption has never been witnessed. From the 2G scam to the 3G scam, from the Adarsh scam to the Satyam scam, from the Colgate scam to the CWG scam, from the solar scam to the cash-for-vote scam, the list seems endless. In this regard, the Congress party deserves zero.” However, despite his past criticisms, he is currently seen as supporting the party, working tirelessly for a party known for its corruption.

Even went as far as effortlessly spreading messages of Rahul Gandhi via his personal social media account, despite declaring himself to be a neutral influencer.

Dhruv Rathee has been critical of YouTubers who promote betting apps, yet he has engaged in promoting cryptocurrency himself. He even featured a sponsored segment in one of his videos, claiming that PNP Cryptocurrency is the world’s first regulated crypto. This claim raises eyebrows, as even those with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency know that it operates in a decentralized manner and cannot be regulated by governments. This is an example of his IQ level.

Hinduphobic Dhruv Rathee

Hindu Phobic Comedy is Democratic Right: In a video supporting Munawar Faruqui and Kunal Kamra, Dhruv Rathee addresses the cancellation of their shows over allegations of Hinduphobic comedy. Rathee contends that the way these comedians are being treated contradicts the principles of democracy and law and order in India. He asserts that the controversy arises from jokes by Munawar and Kunal that have been misinterpreted and taken out of context, leading to claims that they were offensive to Hindu deities.

Equating Ramayana to Spider man: In another interview, Dhruv Rathee, who identifies as an atheist and does not support idol worship similar to the views of Islamists and followers of Abrahamic religions, expressed his skepticism about the historicity of the Ramayana and Mahabharata despite some claims of historical evidence. Rathee remarked, “When I was around 7-8 years old, I often heard stories about gods and questioned their validity. They didn’t seem real to me. I listened to many stories about the Ramayana and Mahabharata during my childhood, including tales of armies of monkeys. No one could provide a satisfactory explanation when I asked about it.”He continued, “Using critical thinking and logical reasoning, I concluded that these stories are not real; they simply don’t make sense.” Rathee also addressed claims that the Ramayana is historical due to the existence of a man-made bridge between India and Sri Lanka. “People argue that the bridge’s existence proves the Ramayana’s historicity, but this is a shallow level of thinking,” Rathee compared this reasoning to the Spider-Man movies, noting, “Just because New York exists in reality and also appears in Spider-Man movies, it doesn’t mean Spider-Man is real.”

BJP received Electoral bond money from ‘Beef’ exporting Company: Dhruv Rathee, on his X handle,  claimed, “Did you know? Electoral Bond data reveals that BJP received crores of money from India’s top beef exporting company.” However, his assertion was swiftly debunked by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She clarified that the export of meat from oxen, calves, cows, and bulls is prohibited in India. This ban aligns with the country’s cultural and religious values, as the cow holds a sacred status for a large segment of the population. The government’s policy on this matter has been steadfast, making any contrary claims unfounded.

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