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MEA dismisses claims that leaders fell ill after BRICS summit
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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India's Ministry of External Affairs labelled recent reports of multiple leaders falling ill after the BRICS summit as misleading and malicious, issuing a formal fact‑check.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement refuting circulating reports that several world leaders became ill after the recent BRICS summit. In the statement, the ministry described the allegations as misleading and malicious, warning that they could undermine diplomatic discourse.
MEA emphasized that no credible medical evidence or official confirmation has been presented to substantiate the claims. The health status of the leaders mentioned in the reports remains unverified, and the ministry urged media outlets to verify information before publishing.
The fact‑check forms part of MEA's broader effort to counter misinformation surrounding high‑profile diplomatic events. While the statement did not name any specific individual, it underscored the importance of accurate reporting in the aftermath of international gatherings.
Analysts note that misinformation often spreads rapidly after major summits, highlighting the need for vigilant fact‑checking by official sources.
MEA emphasized that no credible medical evidence or official confirmation has been presented to substantiate the claims. The health status of the leaders mentioned in the reports remains unverified, and the ministry urged media outlets to verify information before publishing.
The fact‑check forms part of MEA's broader effort to counter misinformation surrounding high‑profile diplomatic events. While the statement did not name any specific individual, it underscored the importance of accurate reporting in the aftermath of international gatherings.
Analysts note that misinformation often spreads rapidly after major summits, highlighting the need for vigilant fact‑checking by official sources.