Did Deepika Padukone delete an Instagram story backing Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike
A viral screenshot claiming that actor Deepika Padukone deleted an Instagram post supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk has been debunked as a digital fabrication. Verification efforts show no evidence that the post ever existed on her verified account.
Why it matters
This highlights the prevalence of misinformation and the importance of verifying viral content involving public figures and political protests.
Social media has been flooded with a screenshot claiming Deepika Padukone posted an Instagram Story in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk before deleting it. The image has been widely circulated on X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and other platforms, leading many users to believe the actor had spoken out about Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike.The viral screenshot appears to show Deepika re-sharing a photograph of Wangchuk carrying the message, "He is fasting. We are scrolling." It also attributes the following words to the actor:"Why is no one speaking about this?
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