“Gandhi used to receive allowance of Rs. 100 monthly by the British government”
What FACTLY found
The allowance is allocated for the upkeep of Gandhi, who was held in custody as a state prisoner. This allowance is provided to the prison department rather than directly to Gandhi. Furthermore, this was a prevailing custom in accordance with the prevailing regulations during that period. Numerous other detainees also obtained similar allowances. Notably, Gandhi refused to accept the stipend
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 20 August 2023. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 20 August 2023. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
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