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Shatrughan Sinha says BJP IT cell pays trolls targeting Sonakshi
Shatrughan Sinha has alleged that the BJP's IT cell orchestrates paid trolling against his daughter, actor Sonakshi Sinha, for her silence on student protests in Jharkhand. Speaking to ABP News, he claimed the attacks are manufactured and that trolls are given scripts. He also said Sonakshi had shown strong support for Jharkhand students days ago.
On Sonakshi's possible entry into politics, Shatrughan said he cannot confirm it, noting he used to ask her but no longer does. Sonakshi has repeatedly denied political ambitions since 2014, calling herself a creative person. The Hindustan Times reports Shatrughan is a Trinamool Congress member, while Times of India and ABP News mention the BJP IT cell allegation prominently.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three sources report the same Shatrughan Sinha interview but frame it differently. Times of India leads with the paid trolls allegation and speculates on Sonakshi's politics, giving the BJP IT cell charge headline weight. ABP News balances the allegation with Sonakshi's past denials of joining politics. Hindustan Times foregrounds the BJP IT cell accusation in its headline and quotes Shatrughan's Hindi remarks directly, giving the charge more space and detail. The common ground is that Sonakshi has not commented on Jharkhand protests, but her father says she did. Readers should note the allegation is attributed solely to Shatrughan Sinha, a TMC politician, and is not independently verified.
Coverage: 3 sources, 1 government-critical, 2 neutral
Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), news.abplive.com (neutral report), hindustantimes.com (government critical)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
