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BJP Sikkim Calls for Police Action Over Circulation of Forged Letter
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Sikkim unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has warned against the spread of a forged letter and urged authorities to launch an investigation.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Sikkim unit issued a public warning on Thursday, stating that a counterfeit letter is being circulated among party members and the general public. The party described the document as a deliberate attempt to create confusion and damage its reputation in the state.
Party officials said the forged letter contains false statements attributed to senior BJP leaders, and its distribution could influence upcoming political activities. They urged anyone in possession of the material to forward it to the nearest police station.
BJP Sikkim has formally requested that law enforcement agencies register a case and take swift action against those responsible for drafting and disseminating the fake communication. The party emphasized that such misinformation undermines democratic discourse and will not be tolerated.
The police have not yet commented on the request, but local authorities are expected to investigate the source of the document. The incident comes ahead of the state's next electoral cycle, heightening concerns about misinformation campaigns.
The BJP reiterated its commitment to transparency and urged the public to verify information before sharing it on social media platforms.
Party officials said the forged letter contains false statements attributed to senior BJP leaders, and its distribution could influence upcoming political activities. They urged anyone in possession of the material to forward it to the nearest police station.
BJP Sikkim has formally requested that law enforcement agencies register a case and take swift action against those responsible for drafting and disseminating the fake communication. The party emphasized that such misinformation undermines democratic discourse and will not be tolerated.
The police have not yet commented on the request, but local authorities are expected to investigate the source of the document. The incident comes ahead of the state's next electoral cycle, heightening concerns about misinformation campaigns.
The BJP reiterated its commitment to transparency and urged the public to verify information before sharing it on social media platforms.