DeTect: Did Kejriwal publish an ad seeking donations for coal?

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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Published:16th Oct, 2021 at 10:03 AM

Chennai

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal recently expressed concern over the shortage of coal and the impending power crisis. A picture of an ad in a Hindi daily featuring Kejriwal has gone viral. The ad reads, “Help the Delhi govt by donating coal to overcome the power shortage”. Alt News found that the actual line in the ad reads – “Delhi stands with families who lost loved ones to COVID”. The viral image was doctored for satirical purposes.

First published on www.altnews.in

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DeTect: Did Kejriwal publish an ad seeking donations for coal?

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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