BJP removes misattributed Pakistan highway video
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced criticism after sharing a video from Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region to highlight India’s development achievements.
The video was posted on the BJP’s official social media account. It was presented as an example of the progress of a “new India.” The caption claimed that India was not only dreaming of development but also turning those dreams into reality.
However, social media users quickly identified the footage as a highway located in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region administered by Pakistan. The video was not related to any Indian development project.
The footage was originally created by Pakistani digital content creator Northern Vibes. The creator has a large following on Instagram and regularly shares travel and landscape videos from northern areas of Pakistan.
After noticing that the BJP had used the video, Northern Vibes shared a screenshot of the post on social media. The creator questioned how a road in Baltistan was being shown as part of India’s infrastructure progress.
The content creator also alleged that the video had been used without permission and described it as unauthorized use of original content.
The issue quickly gained attention online, with many users criticizing the BJP for sharing unverified material. Several social media users accused the party of using misleading content to promote its political message.
The criticism intensified as more users pointed out the actual location shown in the video. The controversy also sparked discussions about digital copyright, content ownership and the need to verify online material before publishing it through official accounts.
Following the growing backlash, the BJP removed the video from its official social media platform.
