The claim
The viral photo shows a slipper being hurled at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during a The photo is digitally manipulated. It originates from the South Zone Youth Wing Conference attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Virudhunagar district on 7 February 2026. However, news reports and video footage from the event show that no slipper-throwing incident occurred. event.
Original review summary
FACTLY says the viral photo is digitally manipulated and traces its scene to the South Zone Youth Wing Conference in Virudhunagar district on 7 February 2026. It reports that footage of the event shows no object being thrown at Stalin.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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