Archive · 26 Jul 2026
India Debunks Viral Claims on Protest Funding
India's foreign ministry has clarified that social media posts claiming they confirmed no foreign funding in recent protests are misleading.
The ministry's spokesperson said they have no information on the matter, and relevant government agencies would provide details.
Additionally, the ministry debunked claims that they clarified there was no funding from Pakistan or Chinese agents.
The PIB Fact Check also addressed deepfake videos of Indian leaders that were spreading false information about the protests.
India's Ministry of External Affairs debunked misleading social media posts about foreign funding in protests.
The ministry's spokesperson stated they have no information on foreign funding allegations.
A post by PulseNewsBreaking claimed the ministry clarified no Pakistan or Chinese funding was involved.
The PIB Fact Check addressed deepfake videos of Indian leaders spreading false information.
The protests took place at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
- Who
- India's Ministry of External Affairs and social media accounts
- What
- Debunking of misleading claims about foreign funding related to protests
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To clarify misinformation and prevent the spread of false narratives
Government's Official Stance
Misleading Social Media Claims
Foreign Funding Allegations
Government's Official Stance
The Ministry of External Affairs has no information to share on foreign funding allegations related to the protests.
Misleading Social Media Claims
Social media posts claimed that the government confirmed there was no foreign funding, particularly from Pakistan or Chinese agents.
- Date of Fact-Check
- Sunday
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Official Fact-Checking Account
- @MEAFactCheck
- Spokesperson Name
- Randhir Jaiswal
- Misleading Post Source
- PulseNewsBreaking
- Deepfake Videos Targets
- Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Union minister JP Nadda, CDS General NS Raja Subramani
