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FIR filed against Congress spokesperson, singer over old video sharing
Police have registered a case against Congress national spokesperson Supriya Srinate, singer Neha Singh Rathod and others for sharing an old video of a former minister on Independence Day. The incident has sparked controversy over the timing and context of the video's circulation.
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An FIR has been lodged against Congress national spokesperson Supriya Srinate, folk singer Neha Singh Rathod and multiple social media pages following the circulation of archival footage featuring a former minister on August 15. The video was allegedly shared by the accused individuals and accounts on the national holiday, drawing criticism from various quarters.
The case was registered based on a complaint regarding the unauthorized sharing of the dated video material. Authorities have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the video's distribution across social media platforms and the individuals and entities responsible for its propagation.
The incident has highlighted ongoing sensitivities around the use of archival political content during significant national occasions. Police are examining whether the sharing constituted any violation of existing regulations governing online content and political messaging.
Neither Srinate nor Rathod have issued public statements regarding the FIR at this time. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather evidence and statements from the accused parties.