Amit Shah in Delhi BJP’s 1,800 WhatsApp Groups To “Stem Fake News”

Shah had earlier cautioned workers from posting fake news on social media, saying it hurts the BJP’s credibility.

The Delhi BJP has formed hundreds of WhatsApp groups, with its national president Amit Shah as a member in each of them, in order to provide "direct information" and stem fake news.

In the run-up to the 2019 general elections, the BJP's Delhi unit leaders are revising teams upto Mandal-level and bringing the party office bearers and workers on various social media platforms, including WhatsApp.