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New Delhi, January 18: A viral message doing rounds on social media claimed that anti-CAA protesters at Shaheen Bagh are planing to hold a 'big celebration' on Sunday, January 19 to mark the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. The message claims that preparations for the 'event' is underway. However, Shaheen Bagh's official Twitter handle clarified that no such event is being organised and requested users not to pay heed to such 'malicious' messages. Delhi HC Asks Police to Look Into Closure of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh Stretch.
Shaheen Bagh official Twitter account said, "A whatsapp message spreading false information is being circulated to Kashmiri Pandits to create discord and attack the spirit of fraternity that the movement radiates." Lohri Celebrations at Shaheen Bagh: Anti-CAA Protesters Celebrate Punjabi Festival at Protest Site, Watch Video.
Read the Message Put Out By Shaheen Bagh
A whatsapp message spreading false information is being circulated to Kashmiri Pandits to create discord and attack the spirit of fraternity that the movement radiates.
We stand by our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters!#ShaheenBaghProtest #ShaheenBaghTruth pic.twitter.com/09mMxC8wYz
— Shaheen Bagh Official (@ShaheenBagh_) January 18, 2020
However, the clarification didn't stop people from spreading rumours. Several Twitter users passed on the claim without verifying facts.
False Claims Making Rounds
Kashmiri Pandits were massacred on 19 January 1990
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There are preparations for a big celebration on January 19 at Shaheen Bagh by the Muslim crowd chanting "Free Kashmir" and "Azadi".
Those same slogans and celebration of genocide#KashmiriPandits
— Alok Mishra (@shrialokmishra) January 18, 2020
Rumours and Derogatory Tweet
Shaheen Bagh protesters want to make a big impact on 19th Jan. You know why?
Because Kashmiri Pandits were massacred on this day!! Next, they will celebrate the day Sikhs were killed by Congress!
Read this!https://t.co/2D0gzF7dcx#UPBoleTohYogiJi#WelcomeAmitShah
— ShadowPMOIndia (@ShadowPMOIndia) January 18, 2020
It is clear that Shaheen Bagh protesters are not planning to celebrate exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. They have instead tweeted extending solidarity with those who were forced to vacate their homes in Kashmir valley after radical elements forced them to leave Kashmir in January, 1990. Hence the message going viral is false and has no truth to it.
Fact check
Shaheen Bagh Protesters to Celebrate Kashmiri Pandit Exodus on January 19
It is clear that Shaheen Bagh protesters are not planning to celebrate exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. The tweets claiming the same are false and without any substance.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 18, 2020 04:01 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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