Did Uddhav Thackeray Apologize for the 1992 Riots? Know The Truth Behind the Viral Claim

Uddhav Thackeray's alleged apology for the 1992 riots is a fabricated claim circulating ahead of elections, as confirmed by multiple credible sources.

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The fact-check investigates a viral claim regarding Uddhav Thackeray, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the Shiv Sena party, allegedly apologizing for his involvement in the 1992 Mumbai riots. The riots were a significant communal conflict triggered by the demolition of the Babri Masjid, resulting in extensive violence and loss of life. Amidst the Maharashtra Assembly elections, a purported newspaper clipping from Rashtriya Ujala surfaced on social media, claiming Thackeray expressed regret for his role in these riots during a meeting with Muslim leaders. This claim has sparked considerable discussion and controversy, particularly regarding its implications for Thackeray’s political strategy.

Claim

The claim asserts that Uddhav Thackeray publicly apologized for participating in the 1992 Mumbai riots, stating, “It was a mistake to participate in the 1992 riots, please forgive me,” during a meeting with Muslim leaders. This claim is presented as an attempt to garner support from Muslim voters ahead of the elections, contrasting with Thackeray’s previous assertions that Shiv Sena had protected Mumbai from riots.

Fact

The investigation revealed that the newspaper clipping is fabricatedRashtriya Ujala has explicitly denied publishing any article regarding Thackeray’s apology and confirmed that there is no journalist by the name mentioned in the clipping. Furthermore, no credible media outlet has reported such an event or statement. The top sources confirming this include:

  1. NDTV
  2. The Quint
  3. India TV

Conclusion

The fact-check categorizes this claim as False Content since it is wholly false and misleading, presenting fabricated information.

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