Fact Check: Did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Take Potshot At Arvind Kejriwal After India’s Champions Trophy Win Against Pakistan?
On February 24, a Facebook user shared a screenshot of a purported X post claiming to be that of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, alleging that she had made an objectionable comment against her predecessor.
Following India’s spectacular six-wicket victory over arch-rival Pakistan in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy match—powered by Virat Kohli's unbeaten century—a purported screenshot of an X post began circulating on social media. The post, allegedly from Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, appeared to contain an objectionable comment about AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal after the India-Pakistan clash. However, the PTI Fact Check Desk investigation revealed that the viral post originated from a parody account. Despite this, users widely shared it on social media under the false assumption that the X post was real.
Claim
On February 24, a Facebook user shared a screenshot of a purported X post claiming to be that of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who allegedly made an objectionable comment on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal after Sunday’s India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match.
The purported tweet, allegedly by Delhi CM, read: “The firecrackers that Kejriwal ji had kept to burst on Pakistan's victory went in vain.”
Meanwhile, the post with the caption read: “Of course, she became the Chief Minister, but the cheapness of her thinking did not go away.”
Here is the link and archive link to the post, and below is a screenshot.
Investigation
The Desk ran the viral video through Google Reverse Image and came across a similar post by another user. The link to one of the posts can be found here, and its archived version can be viewed here.
On further scanning the search results, the Desk came across the X handle that initially shared the post. The user name of the handle is ‘Rekha Gupta Delhi’. The bio section of the handle mentioned, ‘Not affiliated with anyone’. The desk noticed no BJP leaders or senior ministers followed the handle.
Here is the link to the post, and below is a screenshot.
In the next part of the investigation, the desk searched the official X handle of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The handle’s user name is ‘gupta_rekha’. The Desk noticed that PMO India and other senior officials followed the account. Further scanning the handle, we found no post like the viral screenshot being shared on social media.
Here is the link to the official X handle, and below is a screenshot.
Moreover, after India’s victory, the Delhi CM posted on X on February 23, congratulating the team and wishing for the winning streak to continue.
The post’s caption, originally in Hindi, read: “Glorious victory. The Indian cricket team registered another historic victory by defeating Pakistan in the Champions Trophy with its strong performance. This is not just a match but a victory of the enthusiasm and passion of every Indian. The hard work, teamwork and fighting spirit of the players are commendable. Hearty congratulations to the entire Indian cricket team! May this winning streak continue.”
Here is the link to the post, and below is a screenshot.
At first glance, the user’s profile looks similar to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s real profile. However, a closer look at the profile bio reveals that it is a parody account. Below is a combination image highlighting the same.
Subsequently, the Desk concluded that Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta did not make any such comment about Kejriwal after the Indian team’s victory. The viral post was shared from a parody account, which users are sharing with false claims, assuming it to be real.
CLAIM
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta shared a post making objectionable remarks against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal after India’s victory against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match held on Sunday.
FACT
The viral post was shared from a parody account of Delhi CM, which several users then shared with a false claim, assuming it to be accurate.
CONCLUSION
Multiple social media users shared a purported screenshot of an X post claiming to be that of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who allegedly made an objectionable comment on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal after Sunday’s India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match. In its investigation, the Desk found that the viral post was shared from a parody account, which the users shared with a false claim, assuming it to be real.
This story was originally published by PTI, as part of the Shakti Collective. Except for the headline and excerpt, this story has not been edited by ABP LIVE staff.
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