The claim
A Zee News graphic shows former Vice President Hamid Ansari saying that every Hindu Congress leader should add “Muhammad” to their name and that Hindu Congress families should convert their eldest son to Islam and marry their eldest daughter into a Muslim family.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that no credible news reports or official records support the statements attributed to Ansari. It says Zee News’ original post from 30 January 2026 carried a different quote, and that the viral graphic was digitally altered.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026