The claim
The video shows Muslims in West Bengal leaving the state after the BJP’s victory in the 2026 Assembly election.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that the video was online by 5 March 2026, before the West Bengal Assembly election. It identifies the footage as pilgrims boarding boats after attending the Charmonai Mahfil in Bangladesh in November 2025, not Muslims leaving West Bengal. The review says the location was identified as Charmonai Launch Ghat in Bangladesh.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026