Video clip of ‘intoxicated’ men shared by BJP MP Harbhajan was from Rajasthan, not Punjab: AAP
BJP MP Harbhajan Singh faced backlash from AAP leaders after sharing a video of intoxicated men, claiming it depicted Punjab's drug crisis. Critics and police confirmed the footage was actually filmed in Rajasthan, leading to accusations of political propaganda.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the role of social media in political disinformation campaigns and the intense rivalry between the BJP and AAP in regional Indian politics.
BJP MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video clip of two allegedly intoxicated men with the caption that Punjab’s youth deserved better, but was called out for it by AAP leaders and Punjab Police who said it was from Rajasthan and he was peddling BJP's lies.
The purported video showed two men standing in a weird motionless state on a road.
Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Singh on Monday (August 10, 2026) night shared the video on X, and wrote "very sad to see the situation of Punjab".
"Punjab and its youth deserve better. This issue needs honesty, accountability, and urgent action - not denial," said Mr. Singh on X.
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