Fact Check: Did Deepika Padukone Support Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike? Here’s The Truth

As concern continues to mount over activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for nearly three weeks, social media has been abuzz with a viral claim involving Deepika Padukone. A screenshot of what appears to be the actor’s Instagram Story has been widely circulated online, with the post seemingly expressing support for Sonam Wangchuk while taking a swipe at “failed leadership.” An Instagram Story claiming that Deepika Padukone voiced support for Sonam Wangchuk is going viral on social media. Here’s the truth behind the viral claim.

Did Deepika Padukone Support Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike?

On Wednesday, a screenshot of what was claimed to be Deepika’s Instagram Story began circulating widely on social media. The post appeared to show the actor extending support to activist Sonam Wangchuk. However, several social media users claimed that she deleted the Story just minutes after sharing it. Since then, the post has gone viral across social media, sparking widespread speculation and debate.

Deepika Padukone Supports Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike

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The viral screenshot appears to show an Instagram Story in which Deepika apparently re-shared a post featuring Sonam Wangchuk, accompanied by the text: “He is fasting. We are scrolling.” It is claimed that Deepika reposted it with a caption that read, “Why is no one speaking about this? We are living through the darkest hour of democracy. No matter how many films are made to glorify a failed leader, the reality remains unchanged.”

Despite the frenzy on social media, there is no credible evidence to suggest that Deepika ever shared the reported Instagram Story. No source reveals any trace of the post, indicating that the viral claim is unsubstantiated. The screenshot is widely believed to have been digitally manipulated. As things stand, the viral claim is false.

Sonam Wangchuk On Hunger Strike

The Cockroach Janata Party has been protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi since June 6. They are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities and leaks during the NEET exams. Wangchuk joined them and began his indefinite hunger strike on June 28.

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