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MEA rebukes vloggers for mislabeling Dhaka slums as New Delhi
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 02:18 PM
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The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning online videos that portrayed Bangladesh’s Dhaka slums as being in New Delhi, calling the content misleading.
New Delhi, Nov 11 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally responded to a series of social‑media videos that presented the crowded slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh, as if they were located in India’s capital. In a press note, the MEA said the portrayal was factually incorrect and could create a false impression among viewers.
The ministry emphasized that such misrepresentation undermines bilateral goodwill and may affect public perception of both countries. It urged content creators to verify facts before publishing and to respect the sensitivities of neighboring nations.
No legal action was announced, but the MEA indicated that it will monitor similar content and engage with platforms to ensure corrective measures if needed. The statement concluded with a call for responsible digital journalism.
The ministry emphasized that such misrepresentation undermines bilateral goodwill and may affect public perception of both countries. It urged content creators to verify facts before publishing and to respect the sensitivities of neighboring nations.
No legal action was announced, but the MEA indicated that it will monitor similar content and engage with platforms to ensure corrective measures if needed. The statement concluded with a call for responsible digital journalism.