“The viral video shows Mamata Banerjee telling the people of West Bengal to “stay poor, eat bhaat-ruti (rice and roti), and be happy with whatever you have at your home,” implying she wants the public to remain in poverty.”
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Claim dated 23 Jul 2025.
FACTLY rated thisMISLEADING
What FACTLY found
The video is clipped. In reality, Mamata Banerjee made these remarks while addressing Trinamool Congress workers during the party’s Martyrs’ Day rally, urging them to live simply, avoid greed, and serve the people with honesty. Her comments were not directed at the general public.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 23 July 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 24 July 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
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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.