“The video shows BJP leaders hoisting the party flag instead of the Tricolour on 15 August 2026 in Chhattisgarh.”
What FACTLY found
The video is from a BJP training programme held in Kurud, Chhattisgarh, on 22 March 2026, where the BJP flag was hoisted before the programme. Bhanu Chandrakar, BJP Programme In-charge in Kurud, clarified that the video was being shared as Independence Day footage and said that a police complaint was filed. Kurud MLA Ajay Chandrakar also clarified that the video was from the March training programme and condemned its circulation.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 15 August 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 17 August 2026, 2 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1643815643763136
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.