BJP makes protester its ‘poster boy’
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BJP makes protester its ‘poster boy’
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CHANDIGARH: A farmer from Punjab on Tuesday took exception to the alleged use of his photograph by BJP to put across a point that the MSP will continue, saying he himself was part of the farmers’ protest against the three farm laws. A poster with Harpreet Singh’s picture appeared on the Punjab BJP’s Facebook page. After an uproar, the poster was removed. “The Punjab BJP used my photo on its Facebook page,” claimed Singh adding that it was an old photograph taken 6-7 years ago. “I am sitting at the Singhu border,” he said, adding that the BJP used his picture without seeking his permission. “We (farmers) will return only after getting these laws repealed,” said Singh. Meanwhile, when questioned about the use of the farmer's photograph, Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma said that he had also learnt about it. “We will check it,” he said.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2020-12-23
Coverage
India