A video of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra participating in a protest has been circulating on social media platforms. The video is being shared with the claim that it shows Priyanka Gandhi opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill.
This bill, which aims to reform the management of Muslim-donated properties, has been a subject of debate since its introduction in August 2024. However, the video in question actually dates back to August 2022, when Priyanka Gandhi was involved in a different protest.
In August 2022, the Congress party organized nationwide protests against rising inflation and unemployment. During these protests, several Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, were detained by the police. This event took place outside the All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi.
Claim
The claim circulating on social media suggests that the video shows Priyanka Gandhi protesting specifically against the Waqf Amendment Bill. This claim is misleading because it incorrectly links the video to a recent political issue.
Fact
The video is from August 5, 2022, and it shows Priyanka Gandhi participating in a Congress protest against inflation and unemployment. The Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced much later, in August 2024, and passed in April 2025. There is no evidence that Priyanka Gandhi has been involved in any protest specifically targeting this bill.
Top Sources Confirming the Fact:
- India Today: This news outlet verified that the video dates back to August 2022 and is unrelated to the Waqf Act. They highlighted the context of the protest, which was focused on economic issues rather than the Waqf bill.
- Factly: Factly confirmed that the video originated during protests against inflation and GST in 2022. They emphasized that there is no connection between the video and the Waqf Amendment Bill.
- CNBC TV18: CNBC TV18 reported on the Congress protests held on August 5, 2022, including Priyanka Gandhi’s detention during the event. Their coverage focused on the economic grievances that led to the protests.
Conclusion
The claim is classified as False Content because the video is being misrepresented as related to the Waqf Amendment Bill, whereas it actually pertains to an entirely different protest held in 2022 against inflation and unemployment. This misrepresentation can lead to confusion and misinformation among the public.
