Claim
A viral social media post alleges that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described a Chinese robot showcased at Galgotias University as an “Indian robot” during a public event.
Fact
The claim is false.
What Is Being Claimed?
A social media account named “China Pulse” (@Eng_china5) circulated a post alleging that the Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology referred to a robot displayed at Galgotias University as Indian, despite it reportedly being Chinese in origin. The post implied that the Minister misrepresented the origin of the robot during a public appearance. The claim gained traction across social media platforms, leading to confusion among users.
Investigation By Factcheck India
According to the Factcheck India
- The Union Minister has nowhere stated that the robot presented at Galgotias University was an Indian robot.
- The viral social media claim is incorrect.
- The post misrepresents the Minister’s remarks.
Factcheck India dismisses the allegation and categorizes the claim as false. The Press Information Bureau Fact Check (PIB Fact Check) has also clarified that the Union Minister did not make any such statement.
Conclusion By Factcheck India
False. The viral claim suggesting that Ashwini Vaishnaw called a Chinese robot “Indian” is false. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has officially denied the allegation and confirmed that no such statement was made by the Minister. Factcheck India clarifies to prevent further spread of misinformation and ensure accurate reporting of public statements.