The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) President Satnam Singh Chahal has strongly condemned and rejected a poster circulating on social media that falsely attributes statements to him. In a statement issued today, Chahal said he “completely trashes and denies” the poster and described it as a fabricated attempt to mislead the public.
Chahal alleged that the poster was prepared and circulated by the IT Cell of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said the contents of the poster are entirely false and do not represent his views in any way. “This is a clear attempt to spread misinformation and create confusion by misusing my name,” Chahal said, adding that such tactics undermine healthy democratic dialogue.
The NAPA president also pointed out that the poster falsely used the name of Lok Awaz TV in order to make the fabricated content appear authentic and credible. Chahal clarified that the media platform had no involvement whatsoever in the creation or circulation of the poster and that its name had been misused without authorisation.
Chahal further noted that the owner of the channel, Maninderjit Sidhu, has himself been facing difficulties and an alleged political vendetta. He said Sidhu has been a victim of actions linked to the government led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. “Dragging the name of Lok Awaz TV into this fabricated poster is not only misleading but also unfair to those who are already facing pressure,” Chahal said.
Expressing concern over the growing trend of misinformation in politics, Chahal said the circulation of fake posters and fabricated quotes on social media is becoming a serious threat to democratic values. He urged political parties and their supporters to refrain from engaging in such unethical practices.
Chahal also appealed to the public and social media users to verify information before sharing it online. “People should not fall prey to fake propaganda. It is important to rely on verified sources rather than viral posts that may be designed to manipulate public opinion,” he said.
The NAPA president called for accountability and demanded that those responsible for creating and circulating the fake poster be identified. He stressed that spreading false information using the names of individuals and media organisations damages reputations and weakens public trust.
Chahal reiterated that the poster is completely fake and urged the public to ignore it. He reaffirmed his commitment to speaking out on issues affecting the Punjabi community and said attempts to silence or discredit voices through misinformation will not succeed.