Harbhajan Singh bowls ‘doosra’ after Punjab Police fact-checks video on drug crisis
BJP MP Harbhajan Singh has doubled down on his criticism of Punjab's drug crisis after police fact-checked a viral video he shared, claiming it was filmed in Rajasthan. Singh argues that the location of one video should not distract from the broader issue of drug addiction in Punjab.
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This highlights the intersection of political discourse, social media misinformation, and the challenges of addressing public health crises in India.
CHANDIGARH: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has hit back after Punjab Police fact-checked a viral “zombie” video he had earlier shared while raising concerns over the state’s drug problem.The off-spinner said the issue cannot be brushed aside by calling out the location of a particular video.In a fresh post on X, Singh shared another video posted by BJP Punjab and questioned whether that footage, too, was from Rajasthan, while stressing that the larger discussion was about Punjab’s drug crisis.“Is this also a picture of Rajasthan? The discussion is about Punjab’s drug problem. This issue won’t be hidden by your paid trolls.
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