An image purporting to show former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav putting flowers on gangster Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf’s grave has gone viral.
Verified accounts on twitter, including @yagnaja claimed that the shared photo shows criminal Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf’s grave has flowers placed on it by Akhilesh Yadav, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and his wife Dimple Yadav. The tweet was made on March 4, 2024, which has received an about more than 7.5k views on X.
What is the Actual Truth About this Incident? : Fact
In actuality, this is an old photo of Akhilesh and Dimple Yadav honouring Netaji Mulayam Singh Yadav with dignity in November 2022. While Atiq Ahmed was shot and killed in April 2023, the photo that is being shared is from November 2022.
The official account of @dimpleyadav tweeted “With respectful tribute to Netaji, we are dedicating today’s nomination to his principles and values. Netaji’s blessings have always been with all of us, will always be there.” on Nov 14, 2022.
नेताजी को सादर नमन के साथ, हम आज का नामांकन उनके सिद्धांतों और मूल्यों को समर्पित कर रहे हैं।
— Dimple Yadav (@dimpleyadav) November 14, 2022
नेताजी का आशीर्वाद हम सबके साथ हमेशा रहा है, हमेशा रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/KgUkyp0gZN
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ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: An image that features former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav has been shared, claiming that they were seen placing flowers at the grave of gangster Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf.(1/3) pic.twitter.com/7BoOzLEznh
Intent:
Political influencers are circulating old and unrelated images with false claims to set their political narrative. An image that features former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav has been shared, claiming that they were seen placing flowers at the grave of gangster Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf. The truth is that this is an old photo of Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav paying tribute to Netaji Mulayam Singh Yadav in November 2022. The shared image was taken in November 2022, however Atiq Ahmed was killed in April 2023.
Conclusion:
Claim : A photograph of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav has been leaked, claiming they were seen putting flowers at the graves of gangster Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf.
Fact : The fact is that this is an old image showing Akhilesh Yadav and dimple Yadav paying respectful tribute to Netaji Mulayam Singh Yadav in November 2022. The shared image is from November 2022, while Atiq Ahmed was shot dead in April 2023.
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