Archive · 17 Jun 2025
BJP's Malviya Slams Congress Over 'Fake News' on Iran-Israel
The Indian National Congress party shared a post on social media saying that 73 Indians had been arrested in Iran for spying for Israel.
Amit Malviya, a leader from the opposing BJP party, said this was false information and criticized the Congress.
He stated that Rahul Gandhi's leadership was to blame.
The post was about the conflict between Iran and Israel, and it was quickly labeled as 'fake news'.
Another Congress leader, Pawan Khera, wants the Indian government to help get Indians safely back from Iran.
The controversy shows how easily false information can spread and how political parties disagree, especially during times of conflict.
Congress' affiliated youth wing shared a post on X claiming 73 Indians were arrested in Iran for spying for Israel.
BJP leader Amit Malviya criticized the Congress for spreading the post, labeling it as 'fake news'.
The Congress post also branded Israel a 'terrorist state' and used the hashtag #IranIsraelWar.
Malviya attributed the Congress' actions to 'weak and directionless leadership' of Rahul Gandhi.
Congress leader Pawan Khera urged the Indian government to ensure the safe return of Indians from Iran.
- Who
- BJP leader Amit Malviya and Congress leaders, with the backdrop of the Iran-Israel conflict.
- What
- Controversy over a social media post by the Congress party about the arrest of Indians in Iran.
- When
- Following the post's publication on X.
- Where
- India, regarding the Iran-Israel conflict.
- Why
- Malviya criticized the post as fake news, attributing it to Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
Congress
BJP
Information Accuracy
Congress
Accusations about 73 Indians being arrested by Iran on suspicion of spying for Israel.
BJP
Claims that the information is fake and spreads misinformation.
- Involved Parties
- Congress, BJP
- Central Issue
- Disputed social media post.
- Key Figures
- Amit Malviya, Rahul Gandhi, Pawan Khera
- Post Content
- Allegation of 73 Indian arrests in Iran.
- Allegation Source
- India With Congress (@UWCforYouth)