The social media was abuzz with conversations around Independence Day celebrations this week, and as a result misinformation followed. While multiple social media users falsely claimed that Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa was not lit up in Pakistani flag, others shared an old video from Haryana to show a Tiranga rally in “Naya” Kashmir. A post falsely alleging that CJI Chandrachud has appealed to the citizens to unite and oppose the government went viral, and a video from Haryana eatery was shared with fabricated claims. This and more, read our top fact checks from the week here:
Viral Message Claiming CJI Chandrachud Has Urged Citizens To Revolt Against Govt Is False
A purported quote by CJI DY Chandrachud has gone viral on Whatsapp, where he is allegedly exhorting Indian citizens to unite and come onto the streets to question the present “dictatorial” government, their rights, while assuring his full support in their efforts to save the constitution and “democracy of India”. CJI DY Chandrachud has not urged people to protest against the current government by taking to the streets, the viral quote was found to be fake and fabricated. Read more here.
Burj Khalifa Did Display Pakistani Flag, Viral Claims False
Several social media users are circulating a video, purportedly showing a gathering of
Pakistani nationals near Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa on August 14 midnight, claiming that they were left disappointed after the skyscraper did not display the Pakistani flag to mark...
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