Exposé Reveals Congress’s Digital Network Paying Artists to Push Anti-Government Narratives
Has Congress hijacked Bharat’s art scene to manufacture anti-government sentiment under the guise of youth expression?
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History has witnessed great artists taking birth in Bharat. From the pages of Ancient Bharat to the Bharat of the 21st century now, art and culture have always been the epitome of Bharatiya Sanskriti. Not going much back, spectating the period of independence of Bharat, it appears that even during the great struggle, art and culture always remained as the soul of India’s nationalist spirit. From the verses of Bankim Chandra and Rabindranath Thakur, their paintings and poetry have always inspired resistance against colonial rule. They stood for truth, unity, self respect, and the idea of Bharat, the Bharat of Hindus.
However, what we see now is the capitalism and manipulation of Art by the Congress, which is now using rap, music, and digital art as tools of political manipulation against Bharat.
Congress is trying to craft a so called “Gen Z rebellion” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by showcasing or selling viral rap songs and influencer campaigns. A deeper investigation by the media reveals that these musical outbursts and online trends are part of a well coordinated digital propaganda strategy which is backed by the Congress party itself.
In July 2025, the Congress floated job openings for “rap songwriters,” “digital trend curators,” and “content influencers”. However, over the next three months, a string of highly politicised rap tracks and influencer driven posts emerged, from both independent artist pages and from the parent pages of Congress, Youth Congress & NSUI, all echoing the same anti Modi themes: “Vote Chori,” “Fascist Regime,” “Youth Anger,” and “People’s Voice.”
Later, this scandal of Congress was exposed, involving the record of eight incidents where Congress and its peers were directly found guilty. The below report discusses such events as a political invasion of art.
1. The ‘Khota Sikka’ Rap: Manufactured Outrage, Not Gen Z Uprising
Date: 16 October 2025
Influencer: Khota Sikka
Channel: Khota Sikka (YouTube)
Marketed by the Congress IT Cell as “the sound of Gen Z anger”, this rap criticising PM Modi gained traction after being promoted by Rahul Gandhi’s self proclaimed online supporters. Notably, “Babbar Sher” Ankit Mayank amplified the track, calling it “music against fascism”. However, investigative findings suggest Khota Sikka was among those hired through LinkedIn listings floated by the Congress’s digital communications team in July 2025, raising doubts about the authenticity of his “rebellion.”
2. “वोट चोर, गद्दी छोड़” — The Congress’s Official ‘Vote Theft’ Anthem
Date: 28 August 2025
Platform: Congress YouTube Channel
In this propaganda rap, Rahul Gandhi is glorified as an incorruptible leader while allegations of “vote theft” against the Election Commission are dramatised. The video, replete with cinematic editing and catchy beats, aims to plant doubt in the public mind regarding India’s electoral integrity – a dangerous narrative imported from foreign funded campaign styles.
3. Mocking Diplomacy: Congress Trolls PM Modi’s US Relations
Date: 30 September 2025
Title: “नरेन्द्र मोदी, ये विडियो आपके लिए”
Platform: Congress YouTube Channel
Another party produced rap ridiculed PM Modi’s global stature by mocking his relationship with President Donald Trump. The intent was clear: to diminish Modi’s international image and recast him as a global embarrassment rather than a statesman.
4. “Rahul Gandhi – The People’s Voice” Rap Tribute
Date: 12 August 2025
Creator: Ajay Lobo
Channel: Ajay Lobo (YouTube)
This “tribute rap” glorifies Rahul Gandhi as the “voice of the people.” Using slick production, English hooks, and motivational imagery, it was aimed squarely at urban youth and English speaking audiences – an attempt to rebuild Rahul Gandhi’s leadership image through pop culture aesthetics rather than policy substance.
5. “जन जन अधिकार, घर घर अधिकार” — Bilingual Propaganda on ‘Vote Chori’
Date: 17 August 2025
Theme: Vote Chori
Released in Hindi and English, this anthem repeated the same “stolen mandate” narrative. The song’s lyrics — “सुनो कहानी चोर की...”, drew criticism for trivialising the democratic process while packaging political allegations as “youth activism.”
6. Paid Influence: The Rajasthan Model of Digital Propaganda
Date: 26 June 2023
State: Rajasthan
The roots of Congress’s digital manipulation run deep. Under the Gehlot led government, a structured influencer payment scheme was launched, paying between ₹10,000 and ₹5 lakh to online creators for promoting government schemes. The same model now appears to have evolved into a national propaganda network.
7. ‘Soft Rahul’ Campaign: Instagram Influencers Paid to Rebrand Rahul Gandhi
Date: 29 August 2025
Multiple lifestyle influencers were paid ₹20,000–₹30,000 per reel to portray Rahul Gandhi as “India’s national crush” – an effort to soften his image and attract young voters. Edited montages with Bollywood soundtracks and captions like “They made us hate him” were systematically pushed to rebrand the Congress leader as youthful, sensitive, and misunderstood.
8. Exposé: Paid Influencers Behind Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ Campaign
Date: August 2025
Investigative journalists later uncovered payments made to social media influencers who helped amplify Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” allegations. After being exposed, several influencers quietly deleted their content. Reports indicated that Congress paid two to three times the standard rates to secure their cooperation.
Report by
Kewali Kabir Jain
Journalism Student, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication