BJP accuses Overseas Congress of raising Pakistan flag in Germany; IOC mounts explanation

At a time when Congress is facing flak for supporting external forces on India's internal matters, a BJP leader has shared ims of an incident wherein a Pakistan flag was allegedly unfurled during a protest in Germany against agriculture reform laws.  BJP's Mumbai Spokesperson Suresh Nakhua on Monday sharing ims on his Twitter handle alleged that "Rahul Gandhi's Congress is hand in glove with Pakistan."

'Congress is hand in glove with Pakistan'

In ar tweet, he alleged that "Rahul Gandhi's Indian Overseas Congress which is unfurling Pakistan's flag, donated 1 crore for farmers." 

Indian Overseas Congress responds

Indian Overseas Congress has clarified on BJP's claims, stating that persons holding Pakistan flag aren't affiliated with party. It hasn't, however, confirmed same with regards to second person Nakhua highlights - purported Charan Kumar.

Rahul Gandhi backs Rihanna

Meanwhile, after taking out a tractor rally in his constituency in solidarity with agitating farmers, Rahul Gandhi on Monday said agriculture is only business that belongs to "Bharat Mata" and called upon people to "force" government to take back three farm laws brought BJP-led central government.

" entire world can see difficulties faced by Indian farmers. But government in Delhi is unable to understand pain of farmers," Gandhi said addressing a meeting organised after six-kilometre tractor rally between Thrikkaipatta to Muttil in Wayanad. "We have pop stars who are commenting on situation of Indian farmers but Indian government is t interested. y are t going to take back three laws unless y are forced," Wayanad MP said.

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Twitter acts after Centre's warning

Earlier Indian government had directed Twitter to remove 1178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts spreading misinformation and provocative content around farmers' protest. Twitter blocked over 97% of accounts and posts flagged by IT Ministry for provocative content and misinformation around farmers' protest, news ncy PTI quoting its sources said.

Ministry had questioned Twitter's delay in taking action on its order to block provocative content that could impact public law and order, whereas American company had been quick to crack down when a similar instance occurred at US Capitol Hill. According to sources, Twitter complied with orders and over 97% of accounts flagged have been blocked. 

Thousands of farmers protesting Centre's new agri laws had clashed with police during ir tractor parade on January 26. Over 500 police security personnel were injured while one protestor died during Republic Day violence.

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