The article discusses a misleading claim circulating on social media regarding a video from Kanpur, which allegedly shows pro-Hindu slogans being chanted in a housing society. This video, originally from February 2022, is being misrepresented as part of the Maharashtra election campaign, raising concerns about misinformation in political contexts.
Claim
The claim states that a video featuring pro-Hindu slogans from a Kanpur housing society is being falsely shared as footage from the Maharashtra election campaign. This assertion is false.
Fact
The original video is indeed from February 2022 and does not relate to any recent election campaign. Reports clarify that the video was taken during a different event and has been misattributed to create a misleading narrative around current political activities. The top three sources confirming this fact include:
- Boom Live
- Factly
Conclusion
This fact check is classified as False Content, as it presents information that is wholly false and misleading regarding the context of the video in question.
