Video Does Not Show West Bengal Minister Hoisting BJP Flag On Independence Day

A viral video circulating on social media, which purportedly showed a West Bengal minister hoisting a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) flag on Independence Day, has been debunked as misleading. According to a fact-check report by BOOM Live, the footage in question was not recorded during Independence Day celebrations, but rather during an event held on July 6, 2026.

The investigation clarified that the video depicts the minister hoisting the party flag in front of his office in Barrackpore. By analyzing the visual evidence and the context of the minister's public schedule, BOOM Live determined that the claims linking the event to Independence Day were factually incorrect and intended to misrepresent the timing of the political activity.

Misinformation regarding political symbols and events often gains traction during national holidays in India, where social media users frequently share out-of-context clips to stir controversy or influence public perception. This incident highlights the importance of verifying the origin and date of viral media before drawing conclusions about political events. No further official statements have been issued by the minister's office regarding the misidentified video.