Edited Image Viral Targeting AAP Amid Delhi Elections- Fact Check Report
This picture has been shared by BJP leaders and other BJP official social media accounts as well.
Delhi Election 2025 Latest Fact Check News: A picture of a road full of potholes is being shared on social media, claiming that it is a Delhi road. By claiming this image from Delhi users are targeting Delhi's running AAP Government.
This picture has been shared by BJP leaders and other BJP official social media accounts as well.
Spokesman found in its investigation that the viral picture is edited. As compare with Original Picture, Picture shared by BJP has more number of potholes which has been added with editing tool.
Investigation
Starting our investigation, we first searched the viral image using the Google Lens tool.
The viral image is edited
We found this image uploaded on Getty Images. This is a photo stock website where photographers and photojournalists post images. However, we found that there is a big difference between original image and the viral image. The image on the website does not have as many potholes on the road as the one posted by the BJP leaders.
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/potholes-seen-over-road-near-nsic-complex-as-atishi-chief-news-photo/2175025302
Description with the image says, "Potholes seen over road near NSIC Complex as Atishi, Chief Minister of Delhi seen along with PWD officials inspects the condition of Outer Ring Road at Kalkaji on September 30, 2024 in New Delhi, India. Chief Minister inspected and identified damaged roads across the city and instructed official to ensure a pothole-free national capital by Diwali. "
Hence, it is clear that viral going image is morphed.
Conclusion
Spokesman found in its investigation that the viral picture is edited. As compare with Original Picture, Picture shared by BJP has more number of potholes which has been added with editing tool.
Result- Misleading
Original Image Shared On Getty Images