There are several channels on YouTube known to peddle political propaganda, whether in support of the government or against it. In the past, Alt News has intimated the video platform about channels that have been using hate speech and inflammatory language in their videos in a bid to incite unrest. Taking cognizance of the matter, YouTube suspended these channels. You can read more about our impact in this regard in this detailed report.

One such YouTube channel is Nation TV. With around 5 lakh subscribers, this channel regularly amplifies misinformation of the most outrageous kind, often against the BJP. Multiple videos released by this handle have been viewed by lakhs of users. Their popularity is also in part due to the sensational titles and thumbnails they use, which serve as clickbait for viewers.

Case 1

Nation TV uploaded a video on September 11, titled, ‘Hema Malini comes to support Congress’ Bharat Yatra and rips Modi to shreds‘. It is worth noting that the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra, which kicked off from Kanyakumari on September 7, will conclude in Srinagar after passing through 12 states and two union territories in the next five months. The channel claimed that BJP MP Hema Malini came out in support of the yatra. In the video, which has received more than 5 lakh views, Hema Malini has been quoted as saying, “This Bharat Jodo Yatra will end the efforts being made to spread hatred and increase mutual hatred in the society.” Neither does the video contain a...

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