“BJP President Nitin Nabin disrespected the national flag by hoisting it upside down during a Tiranga Yatra.”
Verdict
❌FalseConfidence
What We Found
The claim that BJP President Nitin Nabin disrespected the national flag by hoisting it upside down is false. The viral image circulating on social media has been digitally manipulated; original footage confirms he was holding the flag correctly.
Evidence
Multiple independent fact-checking organizations and news outlets have investigated the viral image showing BJP National President Nitin Nabin holding the Indian national flag (Tricolour) upside down. Investigations by Vishvas News, Factly, and other media outlets confirmed that the image is digitally altered. The original video, sourced from Nitin Nabin's official social media accounts, shows him hoisting the flag in the correct orientation. Furthermore, the Delhi BJP unit has filed a formal police complaint regarding the circulation of this fabricated image. There is no evidence to support the allegation of disrespect toward the national flag.
What's Missing or Misleading
The claim omits that the image is a known digital fabrication and that the original, unedited footage shows the flag being handled correctly.
Sources Reviewed (3)
Fact Check: Viral Photo Of BJP President Hoisting Tricolor Upside Down Is Edited, Not Real
Delhi BJP lodges police complaint over 'fake' photo of Nitin Nabin holding national flag upside down
This viral image of BJP national president Nitin Nabin holding the tricolour upside down is digitally manipulated