Donate For Desh campaign: In a surprising turn of events, the Indian National Congresss crowdfunding campaign, Donate For Desh, launched on December 18, took an unexpected digital twist as the domain donatefordesh.org redirected users to the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) donation page.Congress Presidents CommitmentMallikarjun Kharge, President of the Congress, emphasised that the campaign is a commitment to uphold the rights of marginalised communities, address inequalities, and stand as a strong opposition against an authoritarian government favoring a select few in capitalism. The initiative draws inspiration from Mahatma Gandhis historic Tilak Swaraj Fund in 1920-21, aiming to protect the values of the Indian Constitution and preserve the Indian National Congresss 138-year-old history.Donate for Desh अभियान, हाशिए पर रहने वाले समुदायों के अधिकारों को बनाए रखने, असमानताओं को पाटने और गिने-चुने पूंजीवाद लोगों का पक्ष लेने वाली, तानाशाही सरकार के ख़िलाफ़ एक मजबूत विपक्ष बनने की प्रतिबद्धता है।▶️ https://t.co/r4e7oDRJhN पर लॉग ऑन कर, अपना महत्वपूर्ण योगदान… pic.twitter.com/jb2HITzT2J— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 18, 2023Unexpected RedirectsThe unexpected twist unfolded when users visiting donatefordesh.org were redirected to the BJPs donation page. The digital landscape revealed further redirects – donatefordesh.com led to OpIndias subscription page, known for its ideological alignment with the ruling BJP, while donatefordesh.in redirected to X account of Anand Ranganathan, a supporter of the right-wing party.Congresss Fundraiser RouteIn contrast, Congresss actual fundraiser, titled Donate For Desh, operates through donateinc.in which leads to donateinc.net, adhering to its planned crowdfunding campaign announced on December 16.आप और हम, मिलकर बनाएंगे एक बेहतर भारत- सभी को समाज में पूरा न्याय दिलाकर- समान अवसर और अधिकार दिलाकर- प्रगतिशील भविष्य का रास्ता बनाकरभारत के इस vision में, कांग्रेस के साथ जुड़ें।https://t.co/0GHYX7oZQb पर जाएंइस अभियान में अपना योगदान दें, इस संघर्ष में बराबर के… pic.twitter.com/24Wkeh4pXP— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 18, 2023Digital Landscape UnveiledThe digital antics highlighted the intricacies of online domains and redirections, bringing an unexpected twist to Congresss crowdfunding efforts. As users navigate through various domains, they encounter different destinations, offering a unique tale of the political rivals digital journey.Navigating the LandscapeThe incident showcases the complexities of online strategies and domain choices, underlining the importance of selecting and securing appropriate domains to avoid unintended redirects.Unique Online TurnThe unexpected redirections bring a touch of digital intrigue to the political fundraising landscape, adding a unique twist to Congresss Donate For Desh campaign.
