Congress slams right-wing media for spreading fake news about Venugopal
K C Venugopal. The reports claimed that Venugopal attended a programme organised by a bank employees' union in his constituency, Alappuzha, on July 27, where the name of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was allegedly included in the list of prominent personalities to be paid tributes.
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In a post on 'X' on Sunday, the Congress in Kerala alleged a «larger conspiracy» behind the propaganda.
The party clarified that Venugopal did not attend the programme, warning of legal action against those who spread fake news about him.
«The Bank of India Staff Union had invited Shri K.C. Venugopal, along with a few other prominent personalities, to a program in his constituency, Alappuzha. However, Shri K.C. Venugopal did not attend the event after being alerted about unwanted additions to the agenda. This is the truth,» the Congress said in the post.
The party said that it has credible information about a larger conspiracy behind this motivated propaganda.
«Those who spread fake news that Shri Venugopal attended this event will face legal consequences,» it warned.
The Congress said that it will not allow vested interests to pollute society for their narrow political agenda and defame its leaders.
«We reiterate our commitment to fighting the fake news menace by the right-wing ecosystem. Satyameva Jayate!» the party said.
When the controversy erupted,
