{"id":287390,"date":"2024-08-28T13:55:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T08:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altnews.in\/english-clone-2026\/?p=287390"},"modified":"2024-08-28T13:55:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T08:25:11","slug":"scripted-video-shared-as-muslim-fruit-seller-not-letting-put-tricolor-at-his-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altnews.in\/english-clone-2026\/scripted-video-shared-as-muslim-fruit-seller-not-letting-put-tricolor-at-his-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Muslim man objects to Indian flag on his roadside stall? No, it’s a scripted video"},"content":{"rendered":"

A video circulating on social media shows a group of people attempting to place the Indian flag on a coconut vendor’s stall on Independence Day. In the video, a fruit vendor, who is seen wearing a cap commonly associated with Islamic attire, is shown objecting to them placing the flag on his stall. The vendor repeatedly uses the word “Bhaijaan”. Alongside the fruit vendor, a woman wearing a hijab is also present. This video is being shared with claims that Muslims have an issue with the Indian flag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ajay Chauhan, who shares communal misinformation and propaganda on a regular basis, shared the video, writing, “Forget about the saffron flag, do they not want the Indian tricolour now?” (<\/span>Archived link<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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An account named “Trunicle” shared the video with the caption, “This Muslim man objects to putting the Indian flag on his premises.” The tweet was later deleted. (<\/span>Archived link<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sadhvi Prachi, a leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, shared the video, questioning the patriotism of the Muslim community. (<\/span>Archived link<\/a>)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Fact Check<\/b><\/h4>\n

A keyword search led us to a longer version of this video on a YouTube channel named “Ritik Kataria,” uploaded on August 14, 2023. Upon viewing the full video, it becomes clear that this channel produces scripted content. <\/span><\/p>\n

The video in question was created with the intention of spreading awareness, emphasising that the national flag should be placed at the highest position. The video depicts a staged argument between the vendor and the customers, followed by the appearance of a person dressed in a police uniform. The video concludes by revealing that the Indian flag was already present at a higher place above the stall. At the end, the person in the police uniform extends Independence Day greetings on behalf of Haryana Police.<\/span><\/p>\n