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Shahjahanpur BJP councillors claim viral ‘corruption oath’ video is edited and old
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:18 AM
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BJP councillors in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have dismissed a circulating video alleging a corruption oath, stating the clip is an old recording that has been tampered with.
Several BJP councillors from Shahjahanpur publicly refuted a video that has been shared widely on social media, which purportedly shows party members taking an oath to engage in corrupt practices. The elected representatives said the footage is not recent and has been altered to create a misleading narrative.
According to the councillors, the clip originates from an older event unrelated to any current party activities, and digital manipulation has been employed to give the impression of a coordinated corruption pledge. They urged the public and media to verify the authenticity of such content before drawing conclusions.
The party has not released an official statement on the matter yet, but local BJP leaders emphasized that any attempts to tarnish the party's image through fabricated or edited material will be firmly challenged. The incident adds to a series of recent viral controversies that have surfaced across the state.
Law enforcement agencies have been approached by some citizens seeking clarification, though no formal complaint has been lodged as of now. The episode underscores the growing concern over misinformation in political discourse.
The BJP's state unit is expected to address the issue in an upcoming meeting, where it may consider legal or disciplinary action against those responsible for spreading the edited video.
According to the councillors, the clip originates from an older event unrelated to any current party activities, and digital manipulation has been employed to give the impression of a coordinated corruption pledge. They urged the public and media to verify the authenticity of such content before drawing conclusions.
The party has not released an official statement on the matter yet, but local BJP leaders emphasized that any attempts to tarnish the party's image through fabricated or edited material will be firmly challenged. The incident adds to a series of recent viral controversies that have surfaced across the state.
Law enforcement agencies have been approached by some citizens seeking clarification, though no formal complaint has been lodged as of now. The episode underscores the growing concern over misinformation in political discourse.
The BJP's state unit is expected to address the issue in an upcoming meeting, where it may consider legal or disciplinary action against those responsible for spreading the edited video.