Congress leader Anurag Dhanda has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning whether it will apologise for what he termed an “unpardonable insult to Sikh Gurus”, amid a controversy surrounding a video circulated against Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi.
Court Orders Removal of Video Shared by Kapil Mishra Targeting Atishi, Says Anurag Dhanda
Dhanda’s remarks come after BJP leader Kapil Mishra shared a video accusing Atishi of using “shameful language” during a session of the Delhi Assembly when the House was allegedly paying respect to Sikh Gurus. The video was widely circulated on social media platforms, triggering political outrage.
Court Declares Video ‘Doctored’
However, according to Dhanda, the claims made through the video have now been legally discredited. A court, relying on a forensic report, has found that the video shared with subtitles was “doctored and manipulated.”
As per the court’s observation, the edited video had the potential to incite public disorder, prompting strict directions under Rule 3(d) of the Information Technology Rules, 2021.
Platforms Directed to Remove Content
The court ordered Meta Platforms (Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram to remove the allegedly offensive content linked to specific URLs. The order mandated that the content be taken down immediately and no later than 24 hours from the receipt of the directive.
The court noted that the altered subtitles and edited presentation misrepresented the actual context of the Assembly proceedings, making the content misleading and inflammatory.
Political Fallout Intensifies
Reacting to the development, Anurag Dhanda called the video “completely fake and doctored”, accusing the BJP of deliberately spreading misinformation to target opposition leaders and malign constitutional institutions.
He questioned whether the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would take responsibility or issue an apology for allegedly promoting content that disrespects Sikh Gurus and misleads the public.
BJP Yet to Respond
As of now, there has been no official response from Kapil Mishra or the BJP regarding the court’s findings. The issue has further escalated political tensions in Delhi, with opposition parties alleging misuse of social media to polarise public sentiment.
The case has once again brought the spotlight on misinformation, doctored political videos, and accountability on social media platforms, especially during sensitive legislative and religious contexts.
