Users are circulating a video of a QConnect schoolbook published by Acuber Books International, which lists Ayatollah Imam Khomeini, the former supreme leader of Iran, among the “Most Evil People of the World.” The video appears to have been like the government bodies were involved in this.
@AJKSA_ tweeted “We strongly condemn the unjust inclusion of Ayatollah Imam Khomeini RA in the ‘most evil men in history’ list by QConnect books. This reckless characterization not only disregards historical accuracy but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes.” on April 27, 2024. The tweet has received an about 61.8k views on X.
We strongly condemn the unjust inclusion of Ayatollah Imam Khomeini RA in the 'most evil men in history' list by QConnect books. This reckless characterization not only disregards historical accuracy but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. pic.twitter.com/mPko7F9VAk
— All J&K Shia Association (@AJKSA_) April 27, 2024
Several other accounts, including @KhomeiniForAll, @TheKashmiriyat, @My__ALONELIFE, @universalseven_, @Lailafatimeh, @koshurboie made the same claim that an image of the former supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Imam Khomeini, being featured among the “Most Evil People of the World” in a QConnect schoolbook published by Acceler Books International is making the rounds, with it interpreting it as evidence of government involvement. The archive can be read from above.
What is the Actual Truth About this Incident? : Fact
In actuality, Acuber Books International is a private publisher and is unaffiliated with NCERT or any other Indian governmental education agency. Acuber Books has apologised for the error and accepted the mistake. @Acuberbooks added “We apologize for the inaccurate labelling of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in our #QConnect books.” in a twitter post for the apology letter on April 27, 2024.
📢 We apologize for the inaccurate labelling of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in our #QConnect books. Our recent oversight does not reflect our values of accuracy and respect. Read our full letter here: #Accuracy #KhomeiniForAll #iran #ncert pic.twitter.com/HHaPpZgK1G
— Acuber Books (@Acuberbooks) April 27, 2024
D-Intent’s Fact-Checking Results:
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) April 27, 2024
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: A video of a schoolbook of QConnect books by (Acuber Books International) that shows Former Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Imam Khomeini listed among 'Most Evil People of the World" is being circulated (1/3) pic.twitter.com/CW91u7o6dG
Intent:
Propagandists are circulating private publisher book and targeting the Indian government to set their narrative to create a rift between India and Iran. A video of a schoolbook of QConnect books by (Acuber Books International) that shows Former Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Imam Khomeini listed among ‘Most Evil People of the World” is being circulated and users projecting it as government bodies were involved in this publication. It is a truth that Acuber Books International is a private publisher and is not associated with any state education department in India or with NCERT. Acuber Books has apologised and accepted the blame for the mistake.
Conclusion:
Claim : Users are projecting that government agencies were engaged in the release of a book that appears in a schoolbook of QConnect books published by Acuber Books International and lists Ayatollah Imam Khomeini, the former supreme leader of Iran, among the “Most Evil People of the World.”
Fact : The fact is that Acuber Books International is a private publisher and has nothing to do with NCERT or any state education department of India. Acuber Books has acknowledged its mistake and issued an apology statement.
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