President of India Droupadi Murmu said that if a rape occurs in any state and the state government does not take action within 24 hours, the Chief Minister of that state should resign.

Original review summary

FACTLY reports that it found no evidence Droupadi Murmu made the statement. It says the Press Information Bureau Fact Check Unit clarified on 11 February 2026 that the quote was falsely attributed to her.[S1]