The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the Congress party paid social media influencers 25,000 rupees each to attend and generate publicity for the Chhatro Ki Goonj student event in Pune. The BJP released a video clip purportedly showing a conversation regarding payments and travel costs for attendees. In response, Congress leaders rejected the allegations, stating that the political rival is attempting to undermine the student outreach programme. Meanwhile, local police in Pune have imposed strict background checks and screening criteria for attendees, along with security regulations across the venue area ahead of the scheduled gathering.
