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BJP alleges Congress paid crowd at Rahul Gandhi Pune event
The BJP has accused the Congress of paying social media influencers and participants to generate a crowd for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, with party leaders citing figures running…
The BJP has accused the Congress of paying social media influencers and participants to generate a crowd for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, with party leaders citing figures running into crores. The allegation has sparked a debate about political expenditure and the authenticity of public participation at opposition gatherings.
National Herald notes that while political spending on venues, publicity and logistics is routine, the BJP's formulation invites the public to infer that attendees were not genuinely interested. The editorial argues that the question should be whether the spending was improper, not whether a budget proves participants were bought, and asks why the same scrutiny is not applied to government spending on PM CARES and ministerial residences.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is not the first time political parties have accused each other of paying crowds, but the legal test is whether the spending violated the Representation of the People Act or income-tax rules on political funding. PM CARES, which holds Rs 8,452.95 crore, has been before the Delhi High Court in an RTI battle over whether it is a public authority. The next hearing is likely to set a precedent on transparency for funds run from the PMO. Watch if the Election Commission or the income-tax department takes cognisance of the Congress spending claim.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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