‘Fake alert’: MEA rejects claims of leaders falling sick after Brics summit in Delhi
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed social media rumors claiming that world leaders fell ill following the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi. The government labeled these reports as malicious misinformation.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing challenge of misinformation regarding high-profile diplomatic events and the role of government fact-checking units in maintaining international relations.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs has rejected social media posts claiming that multiple world leaders fell sick after attending the Brics summit in New Delhi, warning against “malicious posts” circulating online.The MEA fact check unit posted on X: “Fake Alert!!! We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!”The warning came amid social media claims surrounding the health of leaders who attended the Brics summit, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.A post by Wanjun Xie, chairman of the China Democracy Party, claimed that Xi had fainted during the Brics summit and suffered a stroke before being flown back to Beijing for treatment. The claim has not been officially confirmed by Chinese authorities or credible news outlets.The claim gained attention after Xi skipped the summit dinner, according to reports.
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