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This is content creator Alka Maurya. Her profile features numerous videos against the BJP, she is invited to cover Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, where she takes on the role of a journalist and receives a media pass. When I emailed her with an offer to create political content for the SP, she quoted ₹50,000 for a single reel. The issue isn’t that content creators are charging money to make videos. but Why pretend to be neutral and independent while blurring the line between journalism and paid political promotion? 4/

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It is deeply disturbing that a person presented as an Indian Army soldier is seen advocating the killing of people simply for supporting or opposing a political party. Such rhetoric has no place in a democratic society and, if it comes from someone serving in the armed forces, raises serious concerns that deserve immediate attention. ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India PMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India

It is deeply disturbing that a person presented as an Indian Army soldier is seen advocating the killing of people simply for supporting or opposing a political party. Such rhetoric has no place in a democratic society and, if it comes from someone serving in the armed forces, raises serious concerns that deserve immediate attention. ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India PMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India

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Watch both of these videos. During the protest at Jantar Mantar, Nishu Azad’s father, Sanjay Kumar, was recording a video of Swatantra Bhardwaj and his friend on his mobile phone. Swatantra objected and struck the phone. CJP workers and Sanjay then attacked Swatantra, knocked him to the ground and beat him. During the scuffle, Swatantra raised his hand, and the Kada he was wearing struck Sanjay on the head. This can be seen at the 12-second mark in the second video.

Watch both of these videos. During the protest at Jantar Mantar, Nishu Azad’s father, Sanjay Kumar, was recording a video of Swatantra Bhardwaj and his friend on his mobile phone. Swatantra objected and struck the phone. CJP workers and Sanjay then attacked Swatantra, knocked him to the ground and beat him. During the scuffle, Swatantra raised his hand, and the Kada he was wearing struck Sanjay on the head. This can be seen at the 12-second mark in the second video.

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Journalist Neha Sharma is another name in this investigation. She has been actively covering the protests and runs social media accounts under the name 'That’s Her Podcast', presenting herself as an independent journalist. When it comes to political promotion, however, her quoted charges go up to ₹50,000 for creating content for a political party. 11/

Journalist Neha Sharma is another name in this investigation. She has been actively covering the protests and runs social media accounts under the name 'That’s Her Podcast', presenting herself as an independent journalist. When it comes to political promotion, however, her quoted charges go up to ₹50,000 for creating content for a political party. 11/

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This is Sadiq. In the video, he uses a voiceover about "teaching the government a lesson in the next election."

This is Sadiq. In the video, he uses a voiceover about "teaching the government a lesson in the next election."

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Another name in this investigation is content creator Vandana Meena, who has been making videos during the ongoing Delhi protests. She also receives media passes from the Congress party to attend Rahul Gandhi’s programmes. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, she shared a package priced between ₹15,000 and ₹1.6 lakh, depending on the offering. 8/

Another name in this investigation is content creator Vandana Meena, who has been making videos during the ongoing Delhi protests. She also receives media passes from the Congress party to attend Rahul Gandhi’s programmes. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, she shared a package priced between ₹15,000 and ₹1.6 lakh, depending on the offering. 8/

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This is journalist Milan Sar, also known as Anil Kumar. He has been visible at the Delhi protests in recent days, while at other times, he is seen attending Rahul Gandhi’s programmes. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, he quoted ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per reel. By now, you may have an idea of why these people keep showing up at such politically significant events and how much their claims of being independent. 9/

This is journalist Milan Sar, also known as Anil Kumar. He has been visible at the Delhi protests in recent days, while at other times, he is seen attending Rahul Gandhi’s programmes. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, he quoted ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per reel. By now, you may have an idea of why these people keep showing up at such politically significant events and how much their claims of being independent. 9/

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Meet Sushil Singhaniya (@/sushilsinghaniyaff) from Bihar, another creator operating in the same misinformation ecosystem. He has around 125K followers on Instagram. His content frequently revolves around reacting to viral political posts, images and videos without verifying their authenticity. In one such case, he posted and commented on an objectionable fake image falsely depicting PM Narendra Modi and Maithili Thakur. This is another example of how misinformation is amplified through Instagram. 1/ Narendra Modi Maithili Thakur

Meet Sushil Singhaniya (@/sushilsinghaniyaff) from Bihar, another creator operating in the same misinformation ecosystem. He has around 125K followers on Instagram. His content frequently revolves around reacting to viral political posts, images and videos without verifying their authenticity. In one such case, he posted and commented on an objectionable fake image falsely depicting PM Narendra Modi and Maithili Thakur. This is another example of how misinformation is amplified through Instagram. 1/ Narendra Modi Maithili Thakur

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Remember this girl who was repeatedly seen arguing with police officers during the protests in Delhi? Her name is Shivani Gautam. Shivani presents herself as an independent journalist and a voice of impartiality. In one of her videos, she claimed that the BJP IT Cell had approached her with an offer to make paid videos. She exposed the offer publicly, presenting it as an example of political attempts to pay journalists for content. But here’s what happened when Shivani received a similar offer in the name of the SP. Instead of exposing the offer, Shivani expressed interest in the collaboration and even shared her mobile number for further communication. 3/

Remember this girl who was repeatedly seen arguing with police officers during the protests in Delhi? Her name is Shivani Gautam. Shivani presents herself as an independent journalist and a voice of impartiality. In one of her videos, she claimed that the BJP IT Cell had approached her with an offer to make paid videos. She exposed the offer publicly, presenting it as an example of political attempts to pay journalists for content. But here’s what happened when Shivani received a similar offer in the name of the SP. Instead of exposing the offer, Shivani expressed interest in the collaboration and even shared her mobile number for further communication. 3/

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Naved Adnan is covering today’s Congress rally posing as a journalist, with a press card hanging around his neck. He is instigating ordinary people against security personnel. This is the same man who was ready to make videos for ₹25K. And Naved is not alone. Several such faces are present at today’s Congress rally. Their names are listed in the thread below.

Naved Adnan is covering today’s Congress rally posing as a journalist, with a press card hanging around his neck. He is instigating ordinary people against security personnel. This is the same man who was ready to make videos for ₹25K. And Naved is not alone. Several such faces are present at today’s Congress rally. Their names are listed in the thread below.

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What's going on here, is this allowed? Indian Medical Association 🙄🙄

What's going on here, is this allowed? Indian Medical Association 🙄🙄

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After this expose, some 'independent journalists' have started claiming that these emails are AI-generated. Shivani Gautam also made the same claim in a video. I’m posting a recording of my email exchange with Shivani Gautam, captured directly from my PC screen. AI ko itna bhi badnam na karo.

After this expose, some 'independent journalists' have started claiming that these emails are AI-generated. Shivani Gautam also made the same claim in a video. I’m posting a recording of my email exchange with Shivani Gautam, captured directly from my PC screen. AI ko itna bhi badnam na karo.

Vishal Maheshwari

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Look at this guy walking around Jantar Mantar with a press card around his neck and a microphone in his hand, supposedly covering the protest. But instead of reporting what is happening, he is mocking the police. He is saying that he is not being allowed to protest and that he wants to protest. He has forgotten one thing, he is here as a journalist, not as a protester. This is exactly how some people are using press cards as a shield, a way to protect themselves from police action. Once they have that shield, they feel free to say whatever they want. They are not there to report the event. They are there to push their personal views and political agenda under the label of journalism.

Look at this guy walking around Jantar Mantar with a press card around his neck and a microphone in his hand, supposedly covering the protest. But instead of reporting what is happening, he is mocking the police. He is saying that he is not being allowed to protest and that he wants to protest. He has forgotten one thing, he is here as a journalist, not as a protester. This is exactly how some people are using press cards as a shield, a way to protect themselves from police action. Once they have that shield, they feel free to say whatever they want. They are not there to report the event. They are there to push their personal views and political agenda under the label of journalism.

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This is content creator Alka Maurya. Her profile features numerous videos against the BJP, she is invited to cover Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, where she takes on the role of a journalist and receives a media pass. When I emailed her with an offer to create political content for the SP, she quoted ₹50,000 for a single reel. The issue isn’t that content creators are charging money to make videos. but Why pretend to be neutral and independent while blurring the line between journalism and paid political promotion? 4/

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The man dancing at CJP's celebration party is Nisar, same person who leaked a Delhi Police officer's address.

The man dancing at CJP's celebration party is Nisar, same person who leaked a Delhi Police officer's address.

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Congress supporter Nimisha Verma wants to take revenge on RW people. She is making a list of them. She supports Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. (insta: @/nimishavermaa)

Congress supporter Nimisha Verma wants to take revenge on RW people. She is making a list of them. She supports Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. (insta: @/nimishavermaa)

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Here is old Audio of Priya Saroj.

Here is old Audio of Priya Saroj.

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Meet Zaish Malik. He is actively covering the protests, microphone in hand and press card around his neck, presenting himself as an impartial voice for the common people. But when approached with an offer to create political content for the Political Party, he was also willing to discuss the proposal. So much for the image of independent journalism! 4/

Meet Zaish Malik. He is actively covering the protests, microphone in hand and press card around his neck, presenting himself as an impartial voice for the common people. But when approached with an offer to create political content for the Political Party, he was also willing to discuss the proposal. So much for the image of independent journalism! 4/

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This is how Ravish Kumar defended Sharjeel Imam.

This is how Ravish Kumar defended Sharjeel Imam.

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Watch both of these videos. During the protest at Jantar Mantar, Nishu Azad’s father, Sanjay Kumar, was recording a video of Swatantra Bhardwaj and his friend on his mobile phone. Swatantra objected and struck the phone. CJP workers and Sanjay then attacked Swatantra, knocked him to the ground and beat him. During the scuffle, Swatantra raised his hand, and the Kada he was wearing struck Sanjay on the head. This can be seen at the 12-second mark in the second video.

Watch both of these videos. During the protest at Jantar Mantar, Nishu Azad’s father, Sanjay Kumar, was recording a video of Swatantra Bhardwaj and his friend on his mobile phone. Swatantra objected and struck the phone. CJP workers and Sanjay then attacked Swatantra, knocked him to the ground and beat him. During the scuffle, Swatantra raised his hand, and the Kada he was wearing struck Sanjay on the head. This can be seen at the 12-second mark in the second video.

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Harassing security personnel during protests for no apparent reason is increasingly being portrayed as revolutionary journalism. And those engaging in it are being celebrated as fearless, independent voices. Meet Prisha Yadav, another journalist who has been actively covering the protests. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, she was also willing to work with the party. Her quoted rates ranged from ₹13,000 to ₹85,000, depending on the content package. 5/

Harassing security personnel during protests for no apparent reason is increasingly being portrayed as revolutionary journalism. And those engaging in it are being celebrated as fearless, independent voices. Meet Prisha Yadav, another journalist who has been actively covering the protests. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, she was also willing to work with the party. Her quoted rates ranged from ₹13,000 to ₹85,000, depending on the content package. 5/

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Journalist Neha Sharma is another name in this investigation. She has been actively covering the protests and runs social media accounts under the name 'That’s Her Podcast', presenting herself as an independent journalist. When it comes to political promotion, however, her quoted charges go up to ₹50,000 for creating content for a political party. 11/

Journalist Neha Sharma is another name in this investigation. She has been actively covering the protests and runs social media accounts under the name 'That’s Her Podcast', presenting herself as an independent journalist. When it comes to political promotion, however, her quoted charges go up to ₹50,000 for creating content for a political party. 11/

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Meet Manish Rajput, one of the people who confronted an Aaj Tak journalist, surrounding him and shouting “Godi Media” at him. But when it comes to creating political content for SP, Manish is willing to take up the assignment. He is ready to make reels for SP starting at ₹15,000 per reel. 6/

Meet Manish Rajput, one of the people who confronted an Aaj Tak journalist, surrounding him and shouting “Godi Media” at him. But when it comes to creating political content for SP, Manish is willing to take up the assignment. He is ready to make reels for SP starting at ₹15,000 per reel. 6/

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Here's the complete video that started the debate between Anjana and the YouTuber teacher.

Here's the complete video that started the debate between Anjana and the YouTuber teacher.

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Meet Govind Gurjar, who is covering the Delhi protests, branding other journalists as “Godi Media” and presenting himself as part of the independent media. I emailed him twice with a proposal to create Instagram videos for the Samajwadi Party ahead of the 2027 UP elections. He did not reject the proposal on journalistic grounds. Instead, he said he was busy covering the protests and shared his mobile number along with samples of his work. What moral authority do these people have to call others 'Godi Media' while entertaining offers to create political content for a party? 7/

Meet Govind Gurjar, who is covering the Delhi protests, branding other journalists as “Godi Media” and presenting himself as part of the independent media. I emailed him twice with a proposal to create Instagram videos for the Samajwadi Party ahead of the 2027 UP elections. He did not reject the proposal on journalistic grounds. Instead, he said he was busy covering the protests and shared his mobile number along with samples of his work. What moral authority do these people have to call others 'Godi Media' while entertaining offers to create political content for a party? 7/

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This reflects a deeply immature and irresponsible mindset.

This reflects a deeply immature and irresponsible mindset.

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Now you’ve formed a new political party, why are your tactics still the same as the old one? Try something new. It is because of this kind of politics that your leader, Arvind Kejriwal, has already lost. By the way, Arpit’s father, Vikash Sharma had contested the 2022 UP Assembly elections from the Bulandshahr seat as an AAP candidate. Arpit had also campaigned actively for his father, but he ended up losing his security deposit in the election.

Now you’ve formed a new political party, why are your tactics still the same as the old one? Try something new. It is because of this kind of politics that your leader, Arvind Kejriwal, has already lost. By the way, Arpit’s father, Vikash Sharma had contested the 2022 UP Assembly elections from the Bulandshahr seat as an AAP candidate. Arpit had also campaigned actively for his father, but he ended up losing his security deposit in the election.

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This is journalist Milan Sar, also known as Anil Kumar. He has been visible at the Delhi protests in recent days, while at other times, he is seen attending Rahul Gandhi’s programmes. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, he quoted ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per reel. By now, you may have an idea of why these people keep showing up at such politically significant events and how much their claims of being independent. 9/

This is journalist Milan Sar, also known as Anil Kumar. He has been visible at the Delhi protests in recent days, while at other times, he is seen attending Rahul Gandhi’s programmes. When approached with a proposal to create Instagram content for the SP, he quoted ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per reel. By now, you may have an idea of why these people keep showing up at such politically significant events and how much their claims of being independent. 9/

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