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Old Chhattisgarh Video Misused to Claim BJP Flag Hoisting on Independence Day
✍️ Press Trust of India
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 11:17 PM
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An old video from Chhattisgarh was circulated online, falsely suggesting that BJP leaders hoisted the party flag on Independence Day. Fact‑checkers confirm the footage is unrelated to the claimed event.
A clip from a 2014 event in Chhattisgarh was recently shared on social media with captions claiming that Bharatiya Janata Party leaders hoisted the party flag on India's Independence Day. The footage shows a local gathering where a flag was raised, but it is not linked to any official party ceremony.
Independent fact‑checking outlets examined the video and verified that the event took place in a village setting, unrelated to the BJP’s national flag‑hoisting events. No records or photographs from the party’s Independence Day celebrations match the clip.
The misinformation spread rapidly across several platforms, prompting the BJP to issue a statement denying the claim. The party emphasized that its flag‑hoisting events are held in official venues and are well documented.
Such false claims highlight the need for vigilant media literacy and prompt verification before sharing political content. Authorities have urged users to check sources and rely on reputable news agencies for accurate information.
Independent fact‑checking outlets examined the video and verified that the event took place in a village setting, unrelated to the BJP’s national flag‑hoisting events. No records or photographs from the party’s Independence Day celebrations match the clip.
The misinformation spread rapidly across several platforms, prompting the BJP to issue a statement denying the claim. The party emphasized that its flag‑hoisting events are held in official venues and are well documented.
Such false claims highlight the need for vigilant media literacy and prompt verification before sharing political content. Authorities have urged users to check sources and rely on reputable news agencies for accurate information.