Did Deepika Padukone post in support of Sonam Wangchuk?:Viral screenshot claims actress deleted it within minutes

Amidst Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, a claim regarding actress Deepika Padukone is going viral on social media. A screenshot of Deepika's alleged Instagram story is being shared on the internet. It is being claimed that Deepika supported Sonam Wangchuk and questioned the country's leadership. Users say that she deleted it just minutes after posting it. However, the investigation found this claim to be completely false. No such post was made on Deepika's official account. What was claimed in the viral screenshot? Since Wednesday, a screenshot has been rapidly spreading on social media. It shows that Deepika has re-shared a post related to Sonam Wangchuk. According to the screenshot, the post reads, "They are fasting, and we are scrolling." Along with this, Deepika's alleged caption is also written, which states, "Why is no one talking about this? We are going through the darkest phase of democracy. No matter how many films are made in praise of a failed leader, the reality does not change." Viral screenshot found to be fake in investigation Amidst this ongoing debate on social media, when the truth was investigated, the matter turned out to be completely fake. According to a Hindustan Times report, Deepika Padukone's verified Instagram account and her social media archive records were investigated. No evidence of any such post or story was found. According to the fact check, the viral screenshot has been completely digitally edited. No such statement or post was issued by Deepika. The claim being made on the internet is completely false. Many Bollywood celebrities came out in support of Wangchuk However, this movement, ongoing with the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' is now receiving support from Bollywood celebrities. On Tuesday, actress Swara Bhaskaer herself reached the protest site and met Sonam Wangchuk. Meanwhile, actresses like Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan, Shabana Azmi, and Rubina Dilaik have posted on social media, making an emotional appeal to Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. They say that the country desperately needs honest people like Sonam. Swara Bhasker reached the protest site On Tuesday, actress Swara Bhasker joined the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. She met Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet upon reaching there. Pictures of this meeting were shared from the official Instagram account of Cockroach Janta Party. Its caption stated that outspoken and fearless actress Swara joined the protest at Jantar Mantar. Swara also shared this post on her Instagram status. Expressing gratitude to Abhijeet, she wrote, "Thank you for fighting for the future of our children." For Sonam Wangchuk, she wrote that he is tirelessly fighting for the future of children, and her full solidarity is with him. Soni Razdan made an emotional appeal Concerns about Sonam Wangchuk's health are continuously increasing. On Wednesday, actress Soni Razdan shared a post on Instagram appealing to him to end his fast. Soni Razdan wrote, "Dear Sonam Wangchuk, we all pray for your good health. Please don't leave us like this." You need to survive to fight the battle ahead, so end your fast today. He wrote in the caption with the post that we need you, don't leave us. The fight is long; it is important to stay healthy Veteran actress Shabana Azmi also wrote a message on Instagram in support of Sonam Wangchuk. Shabana wrote, 'Dear Sonam Wangchuk, our country needs a person like you very much. You stand against injustice and for truth; we are proud of you. We request you to break your fast, because your guidance boosts the morale of our students. She further wrote that this battle has to be fought further, so it is very important for you to stay healthy. We are with you.' Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap also supported Sonam Wangchuk. He shared several pictures of Sonam Wangchuk on social media and wrote a long note on his Instagram story. Anurag wrote, There was a time when a hunger strike meant a lot. No one would go on a hunger strike just like that. Sadly, the system has become so indifferent to people's lives. He further wrote, Only that person can take such a step, who has compassion for others and who believes in truth and justice. I do not have the courage that Sonam Wangchuk is showing. But the silence of those in power is so resounding that it shows their mistake and their thinking of not caring for people's lives. I stand with a brave person like Sonam Wangchuk. Naseeruddin, Arundhati, and Rubina also extended support Television actress Rubina Dilaik has also supported Sonam Wangchuk on Instagram. She wrote that he is a real hero, don't let him die like this, fighting for the good of the country. Rubina also shared a post by actress Zeenat Aman, requesting the government to have peaceful talks with the environmental activist. Apart from these, actors Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, and writer Arundhati Roy have also urged Sonam Wangchuk to withdraw his indefinite fast. Read this news also… 'Chatur' of 3 Idiots said - I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die: Zeenat Aman said - Don't let your good mind die in silence Today, July 14, marks the 17th day of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting at Jantar Mantar since June 20 over the NEET paper leak issue. Wangchuk is also on a fast as part of this protest. Read full news.