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The claim

BJP MLA candidate being welcomed with a garland of shoes during 2026 Assembly elections due to public outrage over new UGC guidelines.

Original publisher’s rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The video shows a 2018 protest involving BJP leader Dinesh Sharma during a local body election campaign in Dhamnod, Madhya Pradesh. The review says the protest concerned water scarcity, not the 2026 Assembly elections or new UGC guidelines.[S1]

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  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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