Political Parties Weaponize Social Media Attacks and Arrests for Loyalty
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It has become a trend to criticize opposing political parties and leaders on social media to gain power/favor from the party you support.
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Yasasvi, an NRI known for offensive remarks against YSRCP, was arrested at the airport in AP, which he believed would earn him favor with TDP top brass.
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Punch Prabhakar from the YSRCP side has also extended extreme criticisms beyond just TDP, attacking constitutional systems and people.
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The pattern is to endure brief police harassment, believing the favored party will reward them if they come into power later.
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Rumors say a once pro-TDP analyst leaked info about Yasasvi's arrival after being denied an MLA ticket, now criticizing TDP.