Fact Check
Truth (Satya)
Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of Satya, or truth, is essential to his philosophy. Amidst widespread misinformation about Mahatma Gandhi today, Global Gandhi’s Fact Check seeks to honour and uphold this principle. Users can report misinformation, myths, or falsehoods, and our experts will verify facts, share accurate information, and reveal the truth, thereby preserving Gandhi’s legacy.
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Claim by viral post:
Gandhi was given a monthly personal allowance of Rs. 100 by the British government.
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False — The Rs. 100 was allocated to the prison department for Gandhi’s upkeep as a state prisoner, not directly to him.
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Claim by Facebook user:
Mahatma Gandhi did not make efforts to save Bhagat Singh from execution.
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False — Gandhi made significant attempts to save Bhagat Singh and his colleagues from execution, but his efforts were ultimately unsuccessful due to political and bureaucratic challenges.
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Claim by viral post:
There were seven failed attempts on Mahatma Gandhi's life before he was finally assassinated.
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True — There were several documented attempts on Gandhi's life, including some involving Hindu extremists and those opposed to his reforms.
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Claim by viral post:Claim by various online posts:
Mahatma Gandhi never supported the rights of the Dalits (then referred to as "Untouchables").
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False — Gandhi actively campaigned for the upliftment of Dalits and fought against untouchability throughout his life.
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Claim by multiple social media users:
Mahatma Gandhi was a British agent, working secretly to prolong British rule in India.
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False — There is no historical evidence to support the claim that Gandhi was a British agent. Gandhi dedicated his life to fighting for India's independence and openly challenged British colonial rule through nonviolent means..
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Claim by certain critics:
Mahatma Gandhi was indifferent to the plight of women and did not support women's rights.
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False — Gandhi was a strong advocate for women’s rights and gender equality, playing a crucial role in bringing women into India’s freedom struggle and promoting their empowerment.
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