MEA labels social media post on India's US lobbying arrangement as misleading

New Delhi – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a fact‑check on Tuesday, calling a widely shared social‑media post about India's lobbying arrangement in the United States misleading. The post, which suggested that India had entered a secret or irregular lobbying deal with U.S. firms, was not supported by any official document or statement. MEA clarified that India's engagement with lobbyists abroad follows standard diplomatic and legal procedures and is disclosed in accordance with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. The ministry urged the public to verify information before sharing and warned that misinformation can affect India's international image. No further comment was provided.