‘Fake Alert’: MEA Denies Reports of World Leaders Falling Sick After BRICS Summit
- On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs rejected social media posts claiming world leaders fell ill after the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, calling the reports fake and warning against malicious content.
- Speculation emerged after the South African Presidency confirmed that 73-year-old President Cyril Ramaphosa withdrew from public engagements to recover from ill health, though the statement did not link his condition to summit attendance.
- Unverified online claims subsequently alleged Chinese President Xi Jinping shortened his stay in New Delhi for health reasons and returned to China on a special aircraft, though no official confirmation exists he fell ill.
- The MEA FactCheck unit urged social media users to exercise caution, distinguishing between the confirmed health status of one leader and the broader narrative suggesting widespread illness among summit participants.
- Focused on international cooperation, the BRICS Summit held September 12 and 13 addressed global economic issues and security concerns, with member countries committing to resolve disputes through diplomatic and peaceful means.
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BRICS Summit Health Rumours Are ‘Fake’; MEA Debunks Claims Of Leaders Falling Ill
<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected a wave of social media posts claiming that several world leaders had fallen ill after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, calling the reports fake and warning users against sharing what it described as malicious content. The clarification came after speculation spread online following South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to temporarily withdraw from public engageme…
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A claim circulating online suggests that multiple world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS summit in India. While South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office confirmed his illness post-summit, claims regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping are unverified. India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued a 'fake alert' regarding these posts. 📰 Did World Leaders Fall Ill After BRICS Summit 2026 in India? MEA Fact Check Calls the Viral …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India denied the social media rumours that several world leaders had fallen ill after the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The agency recorded it on its page in X to combat fairies. The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on social media reports on the deterioration of the health of the summit participants, transmitting TASS. In order to combat disinformation, diplomats published a special rebuttal.
Fake alert: MEA debunks reports of world leaders falling ill after BRICS Summit in India - The Tribune
Ministry cautions against ‘malicious’ social media posts; reports of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ill health and unverified claims about Xi Jinping circulate online The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that several world leaders had fallen ill after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, terming the reports “fake” and […]
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