Politics & government fact checks

Former Army Commander Shavendra Silva and tuition teacher Dinesh Mutugula are entering provincial politics with opposition parties.

Publisher’s rating: False

The review found no credible reports confirming either claim. Silva said the posts were a “complete lie,” and Mutugula said he had “no intention whatsoever of entering politics through any party”; the parties named also denied the claims.

The video shows a man from West Bengal making objectionable remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari while referring to cattle sacrifice.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

FACTLY reports that the video shows Sagor Ali, whom his social media accounts identify as a resident of Thakurgaon district in Bangladesh, not West Bengal. The review says it found other videos of Ali mocking Suvendu Adhikari; it does not establish that he is from West Bengal. [S1]

Deputy Minister Mohamed Muneer announced that Thesawalamai and Sharia law would be incorporated into Sri Lanka's legal system.

Publisher’s rating: False

Fact Crescendo says the Deputy Minister’s Media Secretary confirmed that Muneer made no such statement, and the Ministry of Justice’s Media Secretary said no discussion of the claimed change had taken place. The review also says the laws already operate in Sri Lanka as personal laws for their respective communities.

PM Modi said that if Pakistan can mediate between the US and Iran, then we can also go to Italy and facilitate an agreement between the farmers of Italy and Monaco. This is the real proof of being a World Leader.

Publisher’s rating: Altered

The review says the viral video was digitally altered using AI. It compares the clip with Modi’s May 20, 2026 joint press conference with Giorgia Meloni and reports that he did not make the alleged remarks there.

The video shows Gen Z of the newly formed youth-driven Cockroach Janata Party protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

FACTLY reports that none of the clips in the compilation show the newly formed Cockroach Janata Party protesting against Modi; it says they depict older, unrelated incidents. The review identifies the clips as predating the political front’s formation in May 2026.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar requesting Donald J. Trump to hand over Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP), to India.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

FACTLY reports that the viral video was AI-manipulated and that Jaishankar made no remarks about CJP or Abhijeet Dipke in the original footage. The review identifies the original as a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, livestreamed on 24 May 2026, and says PIB Fact Check also confirmed the video was AI-generated.

ویدیوی منتسب به تجمع مردم ایران در ۱۸ و ۱۹ دی ۱۴۰۴

Publisher’s rating: نادرست

పశ్చిమ బెంగాల్లో బీజేపీ ప్రభుత్వం ఏర్పాటయ్యాక కోల్‌కతాలోని బిశ్వ బంగ్లా టవర్‌పై తృణమూల్ కాంగ్రెస్ జెండాకి బదులుగా జాతీయ జెండా ప్రదర్శించబడుతుంది.

Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING

Gen Z protesters demonstrate against PM Modi and the BJP, accusing the government of corruption and failed policies.

Publisher’s rating: false

இது நம்ம லிஸ்ட்லியே இல்லையே “மக்கள் சர்காரின் ஆட்டம் ஆரம்பம்

Publisher’s rating: false

விவசாயிகள், மட்பாண்ட தொழிலாளர்கள் வண்டல் மண்ணை விலையில்லாமலும் உரிமக்கட்டணம் செலுத்தாமலும் எடுக்க அனுமதி. தனிநபர்களின் வீட்டு உபயோகங்களுக்கு வண்டல் மண் எடுக்க அனுமதி. வண்டல் மண் எடுக்க http://tnesevai.tn.gov.in இணையதளத்தில் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். முதலமைச்சர் விஜய் தலைமையில் நடைபெற்ற கூட்டத்தில் முடிவு #AlluvialSoil #soil #permission #thanthitv

Publisher’s rating: misleading

Video of Narendra Modi cleaning the shoes of an Arab leader.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

FACTLY reports that the viral video is AI-generated and that footage of Modi’s meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 15 May 2026 does not show the alleged incident. The review says two AI-detection tools indicated with high confidence that the viral video was AI-generated.

The days of waiting for a convoy are over. For the first time, our traffic kept moving while the CM's convoy passed by. A small change by @CMOTamilnadu with a massive impact on our daily lives. 👌 Thank you, Thalaivaa! 🙏

Publisher’s rating: false

Trump lowering his head while shaking hands with Xi Jinping during Trump’s May 2026 visit to Beijing.

Publisher’s rating: Altered

FactCrescendo reports that video and press photographs show Trump and Xi upright during a standard handshake, with no bow. It says the viral image appears to have been digitally altered to change Trump’s posture.

Ex-president Duterte has returned to the Philippines

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

Duterte supporters gather in a Davao city rally

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

Video shows people removing TVK flags and symbols after TVK MLA Madar Badruddin supported Udayanidhi Stalin’s remarks against Sanatana Dharma.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

The review says the video shows supporters of Thoothukudi TVK leader Ajitha Agnel removing flags and symbols after she was denied a party ticket in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. It dates the footage to 29 March 2026 and says it is unrelated to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatana Dharma comments, which the review dates to 13 May 2026.

Good news for TN citizens! Now we can directly submit our Complaints to our CM Vijay through the official helpline. Step 1: Go to http://cmhelpline.tnega.org Step 2: Login with your phone number Step 3: Choose the department and post your complaint. Simple and transparent.. thanks to @TVKVijayHQ @CMOTamilnadu

Publisher’s rating: false

இதுவரை தமிழகத்தை ஆண்ட எந்த முதல்வரும் காலை பத்து மணிக்கு பணிக்கு வந்து வரும்போதே வீட்டிலிருந்து கையில் மதிய சாப்பாடு கொண்டு வந்து தலைமை செயலகத்தில் வைத்து சாப்பிட்டு அப்படியே பணியை மீண்டும் தொடங்கி மாலை நான்கு மணிக்கு வீடடுக்கு சென்றவர்கள் யாராவது உண்டா.. ஒரு அரசு ஊழியர் போல் மக்கள் பணியை செய்யும் முதல்வரே... தொடரட்டும் உங்களது மக்கள் பணி..

Publisher’s rating: fake

இதற்கு முன்பு எந்த கட்சி ஆட்சிக்கு வந்தும் வெள்ளை அறிக்கை வெளியிடவில்லை என்றும், தவெக தான் முதல் முறையாக வெளியிடப்போகிறது - அமைச்சர் கீர்த்தனா

Publisher’s rating: false