False: Sharad Pawar will be taking over as the chairperson of the UPA.

By: Khagesh KG
December 14 2020

Share Article: facebook logo twitter logo linkedin logo
False: Sharad Pawar will be taking over as the chairperson of the UPA.

Fact-Check

The Verdict False

Media reports suggesting Sharad Pawar taking over as the president of UPA are unsubstantiated and baseless.

Claim ID 634a7dd4

Media reports suggesting Sharad Pawar taking over as the president of UPA are unsubstantiated and baseless. The news of National Congress Party(NCP) chief Sharda Pawar taking over as a chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) was widely reported by some media organizations. However, the reports were termed as false by NCP chief spokesperson, Mahesh Tapase clarifying that no such discussions were held amongst UPA member parties. A member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), Tariq Anwar, has also refuted the claims and accused the opposition party of attempting to divert attention from pressing issues such as the ongoing farmers’ protest, which is supported by UPA.

Would you like to submit a claim to fact-check or contact our editorial team?

0
Global Fact-Checks Completed

We rely on information to make meaningful decisions that affect our lives, but the nature of the internet means that misinformation reaches more people faster than ever before