Fact Check: Does this video show RSS burning a copy of the Indian Constitution? Here’s the truth

The claim, however, is false.

Updated on: Jan 22, 2020, 21:19:12 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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A video with the claim that it shows RSS members burning a copy of the Indian constitution is being shared on Facebook and Twitter by many. The claim, however, is false.

Video with false claim is being shared by many. (Facebook)

Translated from Hindi, the caption of one such post reads, “At last the day is here for which RSS was waiting. They’re the biggest danger to India’s soul. See them raising slogans of ‘Ambedkar Murdabad’ and burning the constitution [copy]”.

The video is now being shared by hundreds with the same claim.

Here are some who shared it on Facebook:

Video with a false claim is being shared on social media.

A reverse image search of the keyframes of the video led us to a YouTube clip shared back in 2018. “Delhi police arrests a person named Deepak Gaur for allegedly burning a copy of Constitution. Know what are the rules about Constitution,” claimed the video.

Further search on Google revealed several reports about the incident. In fact, Delhi police also arrested the 40-year-old man for allegedly burning a copy of the Indian Constitution during a protest march at the Parliament.

During the incident, Deepak Gaur was a leader of Youth Equality Foundation. The DCP at the time said that Gaur conspired with a fellow leader “to burn a copy of the constitution to get the government’s attention against the amendments in SC/ST Act”.

Hence, the claim that RSS members burnt a copy of the Indian Constitution is false.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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