This Video Does Not Show Rishi Sunak Performing Religious Rituals Before Entering His Office
The Claim
This video shows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak performing religious rituals before entering his office at 10 Downing Street.
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A video purporting to show Prime Minister Rishi Sunak performing religious rituals before entering his office has recently gone viral.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral claim and found it to be misleading. The video dates back to 2020.
Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Diwali Celebrations
Upon conducting a reverse image search, Misbar’s team found that the video had been posted by Rishi Sunak. The original video shows Sunak celebrating Diwali back in 2020, as can be seen below.
What is Diwali?
Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The celebrations last for five days from the 13th day of the lunar month “Ashvina” to the second day of the lunar month “Karttika.” The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
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