“The video shows Muslims in West Bengal leaving the state after the BJP’s victory in the 2026 Assembly election.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 5 May 2026.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
The video is not related to India; it has been available online since at least 05 March 2026, predating the West Bengal Assembly election. It shows pilgrims boarding boats to return after attending a Muslim religious event called Charmonai Mahfil held in Bangladesh in November 2025.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 5 May 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 5 May 2026. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/938449238820972
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