CM urged to crack down on fake news spreaders

April 08, 2020 07:24 am | Updated 07:24 am IST - Bengaluru

With several social media platforms spreading fake news and blaming minority community members for the spread of COVID-19, the State Congress has urged the government to arrest all those indulging in communal politics by spreading rumours during the lockdown.

KPCC president-designate D.K. Shivkumar appealed to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to take firm steps against all those indulging in hate politics and playing caste and communal cards during the lockdown.

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