Himachal Pradesh Government Cracks Down on False News Targeting CM Sukhu

The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced that FIRs will be filed against those spreading false news about Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on social media. Principal Advisor Naresh Chauhan stated that there has been a concerted effort to malign the CM’s image, prompting legal action against misinformation spreaders.

The Himachal Pradesh Government has issued a stern warning against individuals spreading false news about Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on social media platforms. On Monday, Principal Advisor (Media) Naresh Chauhan confirmed that the state has decided to take strict measures against those disseminating misleading information targeting the chief minister.

According to Chauhan, instructions have been explicitly issued to file FIRs against those responsible for perpetuating this misinformation. He labeled the act as a 'deliberate conspiracy' aimed at tarnishing the image of the chief minister through unfounded propaganda over recent days.

In a robust response, the Chief Minister's Office has ordered legal actions, including the filing of FIRs against the channels involved in spreading this false propaganda. The team aims to eradicate the spread of baseless and malicious content conclusively.

(With inputs from agencies.)