May 16th 2024.
In the midst of the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, a video has resurfaced on social media, claiming to be a recent incident from Hyderabad. The video shows a man allegedly casting votes on behalf of multiple people in Hyderabad's Bahadur Pura. Users have shared this video, with some claiming that it is evidence of voter fraud in the current elections. However, upon further investigation, it has been found that this video is not recent and has no connection to the ongoing general elections.
Upon receiving queries about the viral video, our team at WebQoof decided to look into its authenticity. We found out that the video dates back to February 2022, which predates the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections. It was reportedly captured during the municipal elections in West Bengal. This information was confirmed using the help of InVID, a tool that allows us to analyze and verify videos.
We also discovered that the same visuals from the video were published on an unverified YouTube channel called 'TV9 Bangla' on February 27, 2022. The title of the video, when translated to English, reads, "WB Municipal Election 2022 | In booth No. 108 of Ward No. 33 of South Dumdum, the agent voted no." This clearly indicates that the video is not recent and has no connection to the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections in Hyderabad.
In a press release, the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana clarified that the video is not from Telangana and was not taken during any elections conducted in the state. The CEO also urged people to verify information before sharing it on social media. Similarly, the Hyderabad City Police's official Twitter handle also clarified that the video is unrelated to Bahadurpura and has nothing to do with the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Interestingly, this is not the first time this video has surfaced on social media. Our team at WebQoof has previously debunked this video when it was falsely shared as evidence of voting fraud in Gujarat and Karnataka. This recurring claim has been proven false multiple times in the past. To find out more details about this video, you can watch our video below.
In conclusion, it is clear that the video in question is old and unrelated to the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections in Telangana. This information has also been confirmed by reputable sources such as The Quint and OrissaPOST, as part of the Shakti Collective. It is important to fact-check and verify information before sharing it on social media to avoid spreading false claims.
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