Recently, a postcard has been circulating that falsely attributes a statement to Prakash Raj. The postcard claims that Prakash Raj said, “In Indonesia, Muslims are 90%, Hindus are 2%, and there are 11 thousand temples. I have never heard of riots because there is no RSS there.” This statement is entirely fake and fabricated. Prakash Raj himself has publicly clarified that he never made such a statement, emphasizing that these words do not reflect his views or opinions.
Sharing the postcard containing the statement, propagandist account @realwajidkhan wrote. In Indonesia, there are 90% Muslims, 2% Hindus and 11 thousand temples. I have never heard of riots because there is no RSS there. Prakash Raj
Several other users, influencers and propagandists have also shared the same statement and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @WeDravidians, @arifhussaintm, @Gabbar0099 (2), Megh Updates, chacha_huu
The truth about the viral claims on RSS, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the statement of actor Prakash Raj about the RSS came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis and found that the statement was fake and fabricated.
To verify the claims made by the users, we visited Prakash Raj’s official X account and found a clarification post regarding the viral statement. Responding to the post containing the claims, Prakash Raj said, “If it’s you @MeghUpdates .. or Who ever has created this.. own it up. THIS IS NOT MY STATEMENT don’t put your statements in my name #justasking”. We also found a report about the clarification.
In another post the actor wrote, In regards to the recent misinformation and false statements attributed to me by certain social media accounts, I have lodged a complaint with the police. The law will take its own course now. This hate politics .. and whatsup bigotry can not silence my Voice… nor stop me from speaking the Truth .. #justasking
Therefore, it is evident from Prakash Raj’s clarification that the statement viral on social media was false and fabricated.
Intent
Social media users, extremists, and propagandist accounts are circulating false and fabricated statements in the name of Prakash Raj to set their narrative based on religion.
Conclusion
Claim– Prakash Raj said that in Indonesia, Muslims are 90%, Hindus are 2%, and there are 11 thousand temples. I have never heard of riots because there is no RSS there.
Fact– Prakash Raj has clarified that he never made this statement. He also filed a complaint against those spreading the fake statement.
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