AAP Claims Social Media Accounts Suspended Due to BJP Pressure Ahead of Local Elections
AAP’s social media accounts suspended at BJP’s behest: Isudan Gadhvi
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the suspension of its Facebook and Instagram accounts to hinder its campaigning ahead of local body elections. AAP leaders reported significant social media engagement, claiming the BJP fears their growing influence.
- 01AAP alleges BJP is behind the suspension of its social media accounts.
- 02The party's accounts reached 8 crore people in the last 28 days.
- 03AAP's social media engagement surged, with Instagram views up 196%.
- 04Congress leaders criticized AAP, labeling it as a 'B team' of the BJP.
- 05Local body elections are set to take place on Sunday.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has claimed that its Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended due to pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of local body elections in Gujarat. AAP state president Isudan Gadhvi stated that their social media accounts achieved a reach of 8 crore in the past 28 days, with 7.19 lakh followers on Facebook and 3.2 lakh on Instagram. He emphasized that the BJP's fear of AAP's growing social media presence motivated the suspension. AAP leader Sagar Rabari highlighted a 196% increase in Instagram engagement and a 184% rise on Facebook, attributing the suspension to the party's success in garnering public attention. Meanwhile, Congress leaders, including Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Chavda, accused AAP of acting as a 'B team' for the BJP, suggesting that both parties are misleading voters. The local body elections are scheduled for Sunday, providing an opportunity for voters to express their opinions on the parties involved.
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The suspension of AAP's social media accounts could limit their ability to reach voters and influence public opinion during critical local elections.
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