‘Fake Alert’: MEA Denies Reports of World Leaders Falling Sick After BRICS Summit
The ministry said only Ramaphosa’s health notice was official and urged users to avoid sharing unverified claims about other BRICS leaders.
- On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs rejected social media posts claiming multiple world leaders fell ill following the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, labeling the reports fake and warning against sharing 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 the summit.
- Unverified online claims subsequently circulated suggesting Chinese President Xi Jinping shortened his stay in New Delhi due to health concerns, though no official confirmation exists that he became ill during the meeting.
- The MEA FactCheck unit urged social media users to exercise caution, drawing a distinction between the confirmed health status of one leader and broader unfounded narratives suggesting widespread illness among summit participants.
- Participants at the BRICS Summit discussed global cooperation and economic issues during the September 12–13 meeting under India's chairship, with members agreeing to address international security concerns through diplomatic and peaceful means.
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'Misleading': MEA rejects reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit in Delhi
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in the national capital with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 on September 12, emphasising expanded cooperation in global health initiatives and a shared dedication to universal health coverage through resilient and inclusive measures.
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…
Did World Leaders Fall Ill After BRICS Summit 2026 in India? MEA Fact Check Calls the Viral Claim Fake | 📰 LatestLY
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.
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