Anurag Thakur

Thakur said that the Centre supports freedom of expression but no one has the right to divide the country, spread misinformation and fake news. "No one has the right to spread rumours and fake news which become a challenge to the security and integrity of the nation. Strict actions were taken as per the rules and once again, Government of India has taken action against 16 YouTube channels by blocking them. This is the fifth such action," Thakur said.

As per sources, he has been actively facilitating the exodus of leaders in the opposition parties. Last Friday's midnight coup delivered a big jolt to AAP's ambitious plan to expand itself in Himachal Pradesh by inducting its top state leadership in presence of BJP Chief J.P. Nadda.

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that the Congress does not look beyond Gandhi family. Talking to media Thakur said that Gandhi family members have already seen the result of their efforts. "Their accounts are not opening and the deposits are being forfeited. First, Rahul was in command but the party was not able open its account in West Bengal. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led the party in Uttar Pradesh but it lost the deposit and could win just two seats