Following the mega rally showcasing Opposition unity organised by the Aam Aadmi Party at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, a bird’s-eye-view photo purportedly depicting the event circulated widely across social media platforms. Some posts even claimed it to be scenes from the recent INDIA bloc alliance rally, with captions like “Modi toh giyo. #INDIAAlliance.”
Fact-Checking Unveils the Truth
ChannelIAM Fact Check delved into the origins of the viral image and uncovered a startling revelation. Contrary to its purported context, the image actually dates back to February 2019, depicting a mega Opposition rally in West Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Tracing the Source
A thorough investigation led us to a post by Mohammed Salim, the State Secretary of CPI(M) West Bengal, who shared the image on X on February 23, 2021. His caption indicated its relevance to the upcoming #PeoplesBrigade rally, shedding light on its true context.
Unravelling the Timeline
Further scrutiny revealed that the image was associated with the Left Front rally in Kolkata on February 3, 2019, as reported by People’s Democracy, a website dated February 10, 2019. It became evident that the image did not capture the recent mega rally at Ramlila Maidan as falsely claimed.
While the rally indeed showcased remarkable Opposition unity, it’s imperative to discern between genuine and misleading representations circulating online. As misinformation continues to proliferate, exercising vigilance and verifying sources remain crucial in navigating the digital landscape.
