During elections or religious festivals in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), political parties or activist groups sometimes deploy "Digital Army" tactics. While most send positive propaganda, some fringe groups use gaali spam to intimidate voters or silence opposing viewpoints. If you post a political opinion on Twitter (X) or Facebook, bots might scrape your phone number (if public) and send you abusive spam to bully you into silence.
Immediately take a screenshot of the gaali spam message. Ensure the timestamp and the sender number are visible. Do not delete the message yet. gaali spam message
If you're angry and feel like sending abusive messages, consider: During elections or religious festivals in South Asia
If you're trying to get someone's attention for a legitimate reason, consider framing your message in a clear, respectful manner. Here's an example: If you're trying to get someone's attention for
Subject: Action Required for Your Account
Dear [Recipient],
We are reaching out regarding your [account/email/number] as it has been flagged for review.
To avoid any inconvenience, please verify your information here: [Legitimate Link].
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reply to this email or contact our support team.
Best Regards,
[Your Name/Company]
During election cycles or religious festivals, political parties or hate groups use mass SMS gateways to send communal gaalis to specific area codes (e.g., all numbers in a district) to incite violence or fear.