PM Narendra Modi's internet presence and persona has made him the second most followed politician on Twitter. As a result, BJP and its supporters sometimes overstep their freedom to use the internet and share photos and news without confirming the sources.

In the past, fake, photoshopped images have been shared that led to the spread of fake news and violence in some cases, while some images are just used to portray Modi as the one true leader of India.

Chandigarh stalking incident, where a woman -- Varnika Kundu -- accused Vikas Barala, son of Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala, and his friend of stalking her in the streets of Chandigarh on August 5 midnight, has become the talk of the town. Kundu chose to speak up against the BJP chief's son, filed a complaint following which Barala and his friend was arrested. They were soon let off on bail as the cops dropped two non-bailable charges initially registered against them. Kundu's father, Virender Kundu, an IAS officer, made the family's stand clear through a Facebook post saying they will fight till they get justice. Meanwhile, there has been an attempt on social media to malign Varnika's character by using photos of her, some with male friends and some that shows she drinks, with an intent to say that she ASKED FOR IT.

Earlier, the arrest of a man for sharing the still of a Bhojpuri film as a photo of the Basirhat violence in Bengal has once again brought into spotlight the use of fake images and videos. The same image was also shared by BJP Haryana leader Vijeta Malik who, along with the photo, commented on the worrying state of Hindus in Bengal.

Here is a look at some of the fake photos shared and spread by BJP leaders and supporters:

VICTIM-SHAMING IN CHANDIGARH STALKING CASE

Resorting to victim-shaming when women choose to report crimes is common in India. A Supreme Court advocate tweeted, "So called victim daughter of IAS from Chandigarh with Vikas Barala. This story is as true as like Jasleen Kaur of Delhi & of Rohtak Sisters", along with a photo of Varnika with two of her friends.

Shaina NC, Maharashtra BJP's Treasurer and Spokesperson, lifted and shared the photo the advocate shared, and along with the image, lifted his words too.

She then claimed that her Twitter account was hacked and requested all to ignore the tweets from her handle. Twitter users believe her account was not hacked and that her claim was just a damage-control attempt.

PHOTO OF OLD MAN USED DURING GORKHALAND VIOLENCE

In June 2017, an image of an old man with blood all over his face was shared all over social media 'alleging' that the old man was attacked during the violence in Darjeeling. The image is used to raise dissent against Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee portraying how the Mamata government was beating up Gorkha soldiers.

The photo was widely shared on Twitter, even by famous personalities like Major Gaurav Arya.

@MamataOfficial Please treat Gurkhas of Darjeeling with respect & honour. You have seen them in peace. You are very fortunate. #AyoGurkhali pic.twitter.com/5HPhtqezkQ - Major Gaurav Arya (@majorgauravarya) June 14, 2017

The image is of Col. DK Rai who passed away in March 2017. The photograph was taken in 2008 during a Gorkhaland protest. When this photo was clicked, West Bengal CM was Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.

KERALA BJP LEADER USES FAKE COW SLAUGHTER PHOTO

Kerala BJP leader K Surendran shared a Facebook post in May, 2017 condemning cow slaughter in the state. In a disturbing image posted by Surendran, corpses of cows are seen lying on the side of the road.

Here is a close translation of what Surendran said in his Facebook post: "The State government should immediately take necessary measures to curb beef festivals organised across the state by youth organisations affiliated to the left, the Congress and certain "terrorist" organisations. Beef distributed during these festivals are not purchased from legal slaughter houses and in many places cattle is being slaughtered in public, openly flouting the law. Such incidents instill fear in common people and make them uncomfortable and is being done to provoke people. Anti-social elements and "terrorists" are taking advantage of the current scenario. Devaswom minister consuming cow meat in public has hurt the sentiments of many people. Ministers and responsible social workers should distance themselves from such horrific protests. People have the right to protest, but it will be better for all if people behind such protests refrain themselves. I request everyone involved not to force nationalistic organisations to counter this."

In reality, that photo was not from Kerala. The photo posted by Surendran was cropped, but the real photograph found on the internet showed the boards in the background. The names of the shops are written in bangla, which clearly means that the photo is either from some parts of West Bengal or Bangladesh.

BABUL SUPRIYO SHARES WRONG PHOTO OF BUS STAND

Union Minister Babul Supriyo shared a representational image of how a bus stand in Rajkot was supposed to look saying that the bus stand has already been inaugurated. As a result, the minister received a lot of ire from the Twitterverse.

This is not an Airport?It's not in London or New York either?It's the New Bus Stand inaugrated in Rajkot, Gujarat ?????? pic.twitter.com/uSrLo9PfJ1 - Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul) April 19, 2017

Eventually, he admitted that he did not cross check the image forwarded to him by a friend and admitted to his mistake. And he was trolled even more.

Really????My DonBosco Classmate RakeshMundhra sent is 2 me?Posted it blindly with the same text?Admit, my friend has caused me embarrassment?? https://t.co/9vUlkV7l55 - Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul) April 19, 2017

SAMBIT PATRA SHARES PHOTOSHOPPED IMAGE OF INDIAN SOLDIERS

BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra in an interview with an English news channel in 2016 shared a photoshopped image with the viewers. In a debate about the central government's order to install the Indian national flag in central universities, Patra showed an image on his tablet. The image showed Indian soldiers hoisting the national flag.

BJPs spokesperson Sambit Patra once showed a photoshopped version of Iwo Jima on Times Now. #BJPFakeInIndia pic.twitter.com/7Do7HVJtUq - Amol Khodke (@AmolvKhodke) June 15, 2017

According to Sambit Patra, the image was of "Indian jawans, Indian soldiers dying, but holding up the tricolour, at the border".

The image was actually an iconic image taken by photojournalist Joe Rosenthal in 1945. The Pultizer prize winning photograph title "Raising the flag at Iwo Jima" was taken during the final months of World War II.

BJP LEADER SHARES PHOTO FROM GUJARAT RIOTS

BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma shared a call for protest against the violence in West Bengal. She shared a photograph which was originally taken during the Gujarat riots in 2002 in which BJP was the biggest perpetrator.