• For years, the BJP IT Cell has run one of the most toxic disinformation campaigns in Indian politics trying to brand Rahul Gandhi as “Pappu.” But the reality is very different. Rahul Gandhi has consistently spoken for truth, justice, and people’s rights. If we look closely, it is Narendra Modi himself who has repeatedly made shallow and embarrassing statements that prove who the real “Pappu” is.


    BJP IT Cell’s Propaganda vs Reality

    The so-called “Pappu” tag was not born from reality but manufactured in BJP’s digital war rooms. The IT Cell uses memes, fake news, and clipped videos to paint Rahul Gandhi as unintelligent. This is classic character assassination.

    In reality, Rahul Gandhi has shown maturity by:

    • Exposing Adani’s corrupt nexus with Modi’s government.
    • Standing with farmers during the farm law protests.
    • Highlighting unemployment, inflation, and women’s issues in Parliament.
    • Walking thousands of kilometers during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, uniting people across caste, religion, and language.

    Is this the work of a “Pappu”? No. This is leadership.


    Modi’s Blunders That Show Who the Real “Pappu” Is

    Let’s compare. Modi has repeatedly made embarrassing and illogical claims, yet BJP supporters conveniently ignore them.

    1. Radar and Clouds Theory

    During the 2019 elections, Modi proudly claimed in an interview that he suggested using clouds as cover during the Balakot airstrikes because “radar could not see through clouds.” Any high school student knows radar technology does not work that way. This was not just scientifically wrong but a global embarrassment.

    Watch Video: Modi Radar and Clouds

    2. Gas from Nale (Drain)

    Modi once said that dirty drains could be used to generate gas and women could cook on it. Such bizarre claims were delivered as “visionary” ideas. If Rahul Gandhi had said this, BJP IT Cell would have made memes for years.

    Watch Video: Modi Nale se Gas

    3. Teleprompter Glitches

    At international stages, Modi has often frozen mid-speech when the teleprompter stopped working. A real leader speaks from the heart and mind, not only from a script fed through a machine. Rahul Gandhi, on the other hand, has spoken directly to citizens, answering tough questions without relying on scripted lines.

    Watch Video: Modi Teleprompter Issue

    4. Aaloo se Sona Video

    Modi once mocked Rahul Gandhi by twisting his words into the infamous “Aaloo se Sona” clip. This was another IT Cell propaganda piece, completely out of context, yet used to defame Rahul Gandhi. The truth is Modi’s team thrives on distorting facts while avoiding real issues like unemployment and inflation.

    Watch Video: Modi Aaloo se Sona Mockery


    Who is the Real Leader?

    A leader is not someone who controls IT cells, creates fake narratives, and silences opponents. A leader is someone who:

    • Walks among the people, listens to their pain, and shares their journey.
    • Raises his voice against corruption and inequality, even at personal risk.
    • Believes in unity, compassion, and just

    Conclusion

    The time has come to break free from propaganda. Rahul Gandhi has been defamed because he challenges the system of crony capitalism and authoritarianism. But truth cannot be suppressed forever. The BJP IT Cell can spread lies, but reality speaks louder: Rahul Gandhi is not “Pappu.” Modi is.

    India deserves a leader who cares for people, not one who only cares for his image.

  • See the chronology of this incident to understand the actual purpose of this Report:

    As per Reporter version:

    1. 2007 Allegation Timing
      Rahul Gandhi was suddenly accused of rape in early 2007, exactly 3 months before 5 crucial state elections including Uttar Pradesh. The timing itself shows a possible political motive. Why did the allegations surface only then, and why were they pushed just before polling?
    2. 2011 Case Filing
      The case was filed in mid-2011, again just months before the Uttar Pradesh and four other state Assembly elections in early 2012. It appears that such allegations emerge precisely in politically sensitive periods, designed to damage Rahul Gandhi’s credibility and Congress’s electoral prospects.
    3. 2012 Closure
      The case was closed in 2012. Despite BJP’s relentless narrative of “Congress Mukth Bharat” and attempts to portray Rahul Gandhi as unfit for leadership, nothing substantive emerged. If there was any weight in the allegation, why did it collapse so swiftly?
    4. BJP in Power, 2014 Onward
      When BJP came to power in 2014 under Narendra Modi on a platform of “good governance” Rahul Gandhi immediately became a prime target. In 2023, his parliamentary membership was suspended following a conviction in a defamation case over the “Modi surname” remark (BBC, March 2023).
      He was sentenced to two years in prison, which triggered his disqualification under Indian law. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
      Later, the Supreme Court stayed his conviction, allowing him to be reinstated. The Guardian+1

    If the government could imprison him over a defamation case for a mere speech, do you really believe it would spare him if there had been any truth in a serious criminal allegation like the one in question?

    1. Pattern of Targeting Opposition
    • In 2024, just before general elections, Congress claimed that its bank accounts were frozen in an income tax dispute. The party alleged the move was meant to cripple its campaign machinery. Al Jazeera+2Reuters+2
    • Reuters reported that 2.1 billion rupees of Congress funds were frozen over a tax demand, some of which the party said were donations and membership funds. Reuters
    • The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal later allowed partial operational access to its accounts, but the damage to campaigning and morale was already real. Al Jazeera+1
    • Rahul Gandhi himself recounted how freezing of accounts left the party without funds for campaigning, transport, or ads. The Times of India
    • Other opposition leaders have faced similar pressure. For example, Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024 in the Delhi excise policy case, with many critics claiming it was timed politically. Wikipedia
    1. Conclusion
      Narendra Modi and the BJP have repeatedly shown willingness to use state institutions judiciary, tax authorities, investigative agencies to suppress or marginalize dissenting voices. Given this pattern of aggressive targeting from canceling Rahul Gandhi’s membership, imprisoning him over defamation, freezing Congress’s accounts, and leveling charges against other opposition figures do you seriously think Modi would miss the opportunity to weaponize an allegation if there were any factual basis to it? The evidence strongly suggests this was never about justice but about character assassination and electoral advantage.