Congress Under Fire for Spreading Misinformation Amidst Tractor Rally Controversy

In the midst of ongoing farmer protests and political tension, the Youth Congress has come under scrutiny for allegedly spreading false information. A video shared on their official Instagram account portrayed a tractor rally as a farmers' march against the government, aiming to divert public opinion and influence upcoming elections.

The video in question, however, turned out to be a tractor rally organised on the occasion of Republic Day 2024 by BJP leader Devender Kadian, founder of Deva Social Welfare Society. Upon discovering the misinformation, BJP Haryana and Devender Kadian promptly exposed the truth, clarifying the rally's actual purpose.

The incident highlights the contentious atmosphere surrounding the farmer protests and the upcoming Lok Sabha and Haryana State Assembly elections in 2024. With talks ongoing between farmer leaders and the government, such attempts to manipulate public perception only serve to deepen the divide and spread negativity.

While political parties engage in rhetoric and tactics, the focus remains on resolving the issues at hand. Both sides are hopeful that dialogue will lead to a mutually beneficial solution, addressing farmers' demands such as a guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) and loan waivers.

As the nation awaits a resolution to the farmer protests, this episode underscores the importance of responsible communication and transparency in political discourse. Misinformation only fuels distrust and undermines the democratic process, emphasising the need for accurate information and constructive dialogue to prevail. 

A video was posted by #Congress @IYC portraying it as farmers' tractor march against the Government.

In reality, the video is of a tractor march organised by Devender Kadyan, #BJP leader from Gannaur, #Haryana on #RepublicDay2024#TheHaryanaStory #FarmerProtestInDelhi pic.twitter.com/OuyDiuQK4d

— The Haryana Story (@TheHaryanaStory) February 20, 2024