Thread by @SanUvacha

🧵#ArfaFiles
Did Arfa Khanum Sherwani lie about her event at UMass, Boston?
I saw this tweet from Arfa.
After probing a little, I found some interesting facts, which lead me to believe Arfa is misusing @UMassBoston's name to malign India & Hindus.
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I looked at the Campus Calendar of UMass & found no such event scheduled for December 5th. The only event that is scheduled at 1:00 PM EST in the venue mentioned by Arfa is "Acting Rehearsal".
u can chek it here:
2/n umb.edu/calendar

I even called the office of Director of Uni Events.They said they are unaware of any such event.
Then I found out that same event was shared on a FB page, with some interesting differences.
FB Page has names of the sponsors, all of which are vehemently anti-Hindu/India.
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List of sponsors according to FB post:
1⃣Indian American Muslim Council
2⃣Boston South Asia Coalition
3⃣Asian Studies Deptt
4⃣Political Science Deptt.
we will look into activities of these organizations,later in this🧵,but why did Arfa leave this info out in her tweet?
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I alos noticed some other anomalies on the FB page, which is presenting itself as the official page of "UMass Boston History Department"
1⃣It is not verified.
2⃣It has only 38 followers
3⃣It has a mobile number for contact 😂
4⃣Basic info is blank

5/n facebook.com/UMassBostonHis…

Given the fact that this event is not listed on Campus Calendar & Office of Director of University Events is not aware of any such event,No way this can be an official event organized by @UMassBoston, inviting Arfa to speak, as claimed by her in her tweet.
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My guess is IAMC & other rabid groups have used some @UMassBoston students to book a hall for "Drama Rehearsal" & this hall will be used by Arfa to spew venom against India/Hindus. They will take some pics, record videos & share it as official Umass event.
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In effect, this a fraudulent use of Umass's name, logo & facilities to spew venom against Hindus & India.
Also, please note that they have given a wrong room number in the flyer. There is no room 2021 in University hall.
8/n

I think they did this to make sure only pre-selected ppl can attend this event. They don't want random people coming in & asking though questions, you see?
This event will be an echo chamber bashing India & Hindus
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Lets look at the topic of the event "India at 75 : The downgrading of India's democracy and role of the Press"
Probably based on the recent V-Dem survey & fake news reports published by TheWire.
@sbabones has debunked V-Dem.u can read more 👉
10/n

After series of rebuttals by multiple organizatiins & individuals, #TheWire was forced to withdraw many of their fake news articles which falsely insinuated that Democracy is in danger under BJP rule.
Also @amitmalviya of BJP has sued TheWire

11/n

more info about #TheWire Fake news articles:
1⃣The Wire withdraws report claiming that Tek Fog was used by BJP to target Mohammed Zubair leading to his arrest
12/nopindia.com/2022/11/the-wi…

2⃣BJP leader accused by The Wire of being brains behind imaginary app ‘Tek Fog’ demands an apology
3⃣Medianama founder Nikhil Pahwa says he never wrote the article The Wire published in his name
13/nopindia.com/2022/11/the-wi…
opindia.com/2022/11/the-wi…

4⃣National Union of Journalists slams press organisations for defending The Wire while remaining silent over the portal’s forgery in Meta story

5⃣The Wire takes down videos ‘explaining’ Meta and Tek Fog stories
14/nopindia.com/2022/11/nuj-i-…
opindia.com/2022/11/the-wi…

Now let's look at the sponsors of this event. they are all rabid anti Hindu/India organizations with connections to #MuslimBrotherhood & #PFI. Read More:
1⃣@thehawkeyex

2⃣ @zahacktanvir

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@thehawkeyex @zahacktanvir #IAMC colludes with #TheWire, #Scroll, #Newslaundry etc to target Hindus/🇮🇳
Good article by @UnSubtleDesi's @OpIndia_com 👇
"#JEMlinked IMCA gives cash prizes to ‘journalists’ from Wire, Newslaundry, Scroll Caravan etc for peddling its narrative"

16/nopindia.com/2022/06/jamat-…

@thehawkeyex @zahacktanvir @UnSubtleDesi @OpIndia_com Let's look at #Arfa & her reportage/activism: Well know for distorting facts, target Hindus & giving cover to radicle Islamist. She is also the senior editor at #TheWire
1⃣Arfa advices protesting Muslims to appear inclusive ‘as part of strategy’:
17/nopindia.com/2020/01/arfa-k…

2⃣Arfa Khanum Sherwani compares Nazi Germany with India in 2020:
3⃣ Arfa joined paid tweet trend for releasing fodder scam convict Lalu Prasad Yadav :
18/nopindia.com/2020/01/arfa-k…
opindia.com/2021/01/arfa-k…