BJP MP Shares "Zombie Drug" Video As Punjab's, Turns Out It's From Rajasthan
A political dispute has erupted between the AAP and BJP in Punjab after a BJP MP shared a video of intoxicated men, falsely claiming it occurred in Punjab. The video was later identified as being filmed in Rajasthan, leading to accusations of political manipulation.
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This highlights the growing trend of political parties using misleading social media content to shape public narratives and attack opponents.
A social media video allegedly showing two men in an intoxicated state has triggered a fresh political war between the AAP and BJP in Punjab after a clip from Rajasthan was circulated as evidence of the state's alleged "zombie drug" crisis.BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh shared the video on X, expressing concern over the situation in Punjab and saying the state's youth "deserve better". He called for honesty, accountability and urgent action, turning the viral clip into a political attack on the AAP government's handling of the drug problem.Another case of "Zombie" drug. Video is from Sri ganganagar. pic.twitter.com/A39eRtGdbQ - DesiEsco🇮🇳 (@DesiEsco7) August 9, 2026Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr Baljit Kaur hit back almost immediately, accusing the BJP leader of sharing a video from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan while presenting it as a Punjab incident.
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