Congress launches ‘join social media’ campaign

New Delhi, Feb 8 : The Congress on Monday launched a ‘Join Congress Social Media’ campaign with an aim to have five lakh online ‘warriors’ who will work to save the ‘idea of India’.
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi issued a video statement for the social media campaign and said that it will counter hate and “defend the idea of India”.
In his video message, Rahul Gandhi said, “Nothing is hidden from you. In your schools, colleges and universities, you can see the oppression, you can see the attack on the idea of India.” “Look outside Delhi and you can see what is happening with the farmers. The backbone of this war of the nation is a troll army. Thousands of people spread hatred and anger and they are paid to do so. We also need warriors to defend the ideas of liberal values, to defend the ideas of compassion, peace, harmony and affection.
“Come join this army. This is not an army of hatred and this is not an army of violence. This is the army of truth and that is going to defend the idea of India. We are bringing this platform for you to give you the tools to fight back and win,” he added.
While launching the campaign at the party headquarters here, Congress’ social media unit head Rohan Gupta, party spokesperson Pawan Khera, and AICC in-charge (administration) Pawan Kumar Bansal said the aim is to have five lakh social media warriors.