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Fact Check: Naseeruddin Shah at Jantar Mantar?
21 Jul
Summary
- Viral video falsely claimed Naseeruddin Shah joined student protests.
- Original footage shows actor at a theatre event, not Jantar Mantar.
- Protesters clashed with police, seeking release of Sonam Wangchuk.
A video circulating online falsely suggested that veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah was present at student protests in Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The clip, which appeared to show Shah with one of his sons, was selectively edited from original footage. These edits obscured the fact that Shah was attending a theatre event, not participating in the demonstration.
The timeline further disproves the claims, as the original video was uploaded on July 15 and re-shared on July 20, predating its viral spread with false context. The Jantar Mantar protests saw thousands gathering despite heavy rain, leading to a standoff with authorities. Police reportedly used tear gas and a lathi charge.
A delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met Union Health Minister JP Nadda with specific demands. These included the release of Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and compensation for NEET aspirant families. The minister reportedly urged protesters to end their sit-in.
