The Government’s official fact-verification unit, PIB Fact Check, has debunked a viral graphic that falsely attributes a provocative statement to President Droupadi Murmu.
सोशल मीडिया पर संविधान, धर्म और महिला अधिकारों पर एक टिप्पणी को राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मु के कथन के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया जा रहा है। #PIBFactCheck
❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है।
▶️ राष्ट्रपति द्वारा ऐसा कोई बयान नहीं दिया गया है।
🔸 राष्ट्रपति से संबंधित किसी भी प्रामाणिक… pic.twitter.com/XeueAj0oZJ
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) February 26, 2026
The fabricated quote alleges that the Constitution grants women the right to hold the presidency, while ‘Varna Dharma’ denies them that authority.
Authorities have categorically stated that no such remark appears in any verified speech or communication.
The manipulated image superimposes the alleged quotation over a photograph of the President taken from a 2024 broadcast by INB24.
The altered graphic has circulated widely across social media platforms.
Fact-checkers marked the image ‘fake’ to underscore deliberate tampering and misrepresentation.
Officials clarified that the claim lacks any official record. A review of recent speeches and public addresses available on the President’s official website confirms the absence of the purported statement.
The misinformation appears designed to inflame debates surrounding caste and gender.
Authorities warned that such digital distortions aim to erode public trust in constitutional institutions.
The incident reflects a broader pattern of synthetic media misuse targeting Indian public figures in 2026.
Analysts have noted a surge in fabricated visuals and misattributed quotes amplified through coordinated online campaigns.
Public Urged to Rely on Official Sources
Fact-checking agencies have urged citizens to rely exclusively on verified government portals and authenticated media releases.
PIB Fact Check reiterated that credible information must originate from official sources. It advised the public to cross-check claims before sharing politically sensitive content.
The agency emphasised that manipulated graphics often exploit archived images to lend false legitimacy to spurious narratives.
Government officials view the spread of such fabrications as a challenge to democratic discourse. They stressed the importance of digital literacy and institutional vigilance.
The clarification aims to neutralise misleading narratives and reaffirm confidence in constitutional authorities.
By swiftly countering the viral claim, PIB Fact Check has sought to prevent the escalation of divisive rhetoric.
The episode underscores the critical role of verification mechanisms in safeguarding factual integrity within an increasingly volatile information ecosystem.
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