Fact Check: Hemant Soren's 2021 Free Shroud Announcement Misrepresented Amid Polls

A misleading video of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren promising free shrouds has resurfaced amid assembly elections. Originally from 2021, the video relates to COVID-19 relief efforts and is not associated with current polls, as verified by PTI Fact Check Desk.

A video of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren discussing free shrouds has gone viral during the state's assembly polls, misleadingly linked to the current political climate. However, PTI Fact Check points out that the footage dates back to 2021.

The video, originally released in the context of COVID-19 relief efforts, announced free shrouds due to the pandemic's impact. Social media posts, including those on platform 'X,' misleadingly connect it to recent events, stirring public discourse.

Research confirmed that the video is unrelated to the electoral process. The spread of misinformation highlights the challenges of social media, stressing the importance of contextual understanding in viral content sharing.

(With inputs from agencies.)