Did Deepika Padukone post in support of Sonam Wangchuk? Fact checking viral 'failed leader' Instagram post
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As concern continues to mount over activist Sonam Wangchuk , who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for nearly three weeks, social media has found itself buzzing over a widely shared claim involving Deepika Padukone . A screenshot of what appears to be the star's Instagram Story has been widely shared online, with the post seemingly expressing support for Sonam Wangchuk while taking a swipe at "failed leadership”. But did Deepika actually post the Story? Here's the truth behind the widely shared claim.
Adding to this, Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on indefinite hunger strike for the nineteenth consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The truth behind the widely shared post On Wednesday, a screenshot of what was claimed to be Deepika's Instagram Story began circulating widely on social media. The post appeared to show the star extending support to activist Sonam Wangchuk , with several social media users claiming that she deleted the Story just minutes after sharing it.
Meanwhile, Since then, the post has gone widely shared across social media, sparking widespread speculation and debate.
Notably, The widely shared screenshot appears to show an Instagram Story in which Deepika apparently re-put up a post featuring Sonam Wangchuk, accompanied by the text: “He is fasting. We are scrolling.” It is claimed that Deepika reposted it with a caption that read, “Why is no one speaking about this? We are living through the darkest hour of democracy. No matter how many films are made to glorify a failed leader, the reality remains unchanged."
As per the latest buzz, Despite the frenzy on social media, there is no credible evidence to suggest that Deepika ever shared the reported Instagram Story. A check of the star's verified Instagram account, along with archived social media activity, reveals no trace of the post, indicating that the widely shared claim is unsubstantiated.
In further updates, The screenshot is widely believed to have been digitally manipulated, with no evidence to suggest that Deepika ever posted or later deleted the Story. As things stand, the widely shared claim is false.
On top of that, This isn't the first time Deepika has found herself at the centre of a widely shared misinformation storm. Earlier this year, in March, a fabricated screenshot claiming to show the star reviewing Ranveer Singh 's Dhurandhar: The Revenge spread rapidly across social media. However, there was no trace of the post on her verified account.
The Cockroach Janata Party has been protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi since June 6, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities and leaks during the NEET exams. Wangchuk joined them and began his indefinite hunger strike on June 28.
Source: Hindustan Times