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Shatrughan Sinha Alleges BJP IT Cell Behind Online Trolling of Daughter Sonakshi

Analysed 18 Aug 2026·6 sources analysed·Delhi, India·Politics
Shatrughan Sinha Alleges BJP IT Cell Behind Online Trolling of Daughter SonakshiPreviousNext

Shatrughan Sinha defended his daughter Sonakshi Sinha against online trolling, alleging that the BJP IT cell orchestrates paid campaigns targeting her. He emphasized Sonakshi's vocal support for student protests in Delhi and Jharkhand and praised her resilience amid criticism. While Sonakshi has expressed strong political views, both she and her father have not confirmed any plans for her to enter politics. The trolling has sparked debate over the nature and origin of online attacks against her.

Political Bias
39%44%17%
Sentiment
52%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 6 sources

We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 39%, Centre 44%, Right 17%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 38/100.

Outlets measured: indianexpress, freepressjournal, thetelegraph, indiatoday, hindustantimes, english. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 6 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 6 sources
● Left 39%● Center 44%● Right 17%

Outlets split on this story: 1 leaned left, 4 stayed centre, and 1 leaned right — see how each framed it below.

Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 18 Aug, 05:40 am. Other outlets followed.

18 Aug, 05:40 am6 sources · 5 h18 Aug, 10:51 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    english18 Aug, 05:40 am
    Will Sonakshi Sinha Join Politics? Shatrughan Sinha Says THIS
  2. 2
    hindustantimes18 Aug, 08:01 am
    Shatrughan Sinha blames BJP IT cell for 'manufactured' trolling against Sonakshi Sinha, reveals her political ambitions
  3. 3
    indiatoday18 Aug, 09:01 am
    Shatrughan Sinha claims BJP IT cell behind trolling of daughter Sonakshi
  4. 4
    thetelegraph18 Aug, 09:53 am
    Shatrughan Sinha claims BJP IT cell behind 'manufactured' campaign against daughter Sonakshi
  5. 5
    freepressjournal18 Aug, 10:16 am
    'Paid Trolls Hai...': Shatrughan Sinha Claims Sonakshi Sinha Was Targeted By BJP's IT Cell
  6. 6
    indianexpress18 Aug, 10:51 am
    'Paid trolls': Shatrughan Sinha blames BJP IT cell of targeting Sonakshi Sinha over protest

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Political
Bharatiya Janata PartyIndian National Congress

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Delhi, India
Sources analysed
6
Last analysed
18 Aug 2026
Key entities
Shatrughan SinhaSonakshi SinhaJharkhandABP NewsTrollBharatiya Janata PartySocial mediaDelhiTrinamool CongressHunger strikeLegal dramaInformation technology