In a misleading context ahead of the Ayodhya Ram temple inauguration, a video circulating on social media falsely connects the beating of a minor boy in Haryana to a purported incident at a function related to the Ram Mandir. India TV's fact-check team debunks these claims, revealing that the incident occurred during a 'Geeta Jayanti' program at a government school in Haryana on December 22, 2023.
The video depicts two men assaulting a minor, with baseless claims suggesting he was targeted for showering flowers on a Brahmin man during a Ram Mandir-related event. However, upon investigation, it is clear that the minor was thrashed by two teachers for reportedly throwing flowers at girls during the Geeta Jayanti program.
The false narrative gained traction amid the backdrop of the upcoming inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram temple, scheduled for January 22, 2024. Reports indicate that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 4000 saints, religious leaders, and 2500 important dignitaries for the ceremony.
An X (formerly Twitter) user propagated the misleading narrative, alleging the beating was linked to the Ram Mandir event. The user's caption implied that a Dalit boy named Vishnu was assaulted by organizers during the Ayodhya Ram Mandir function, fueling sentiments related to caste and religion. However, the India TV fact-check team uncovered the truth through a reverse image search on keyframes from the...
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