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'Peddling false narratives': India hits out at Chinese vloggers' attempts to misrepresent Dhaka as Delhi

'Peddling false narratives': India hits out at Chinese vloggers' attempts to misrepresent Dhaka as Delhi

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India has urged action against Chinese vloggers who filmed scenes in Bangladesh and presented them as footage of India, alleging that the misleading portrayal deliberately distorts geographical locations and uses deceptive online content to create negative perceptions of India among international audiences. New Delhi said the practice points to a coordinated anti‑India campaign and has called on authorities in Beijing and Dhaka to take action against those involved in presenting a ‘distorted picture’ of the country.

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India on Tuesday described Chinese vloggers presenting slums in Bangladesh's Dhaka as locations in New Delhi as unfortunate, expressing concerns over the incident and calling for appropriate action against those responsible for those responsible.

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  2. India TV Right Independent News Service Current article

    'Peddling false narratives': India hits out at Chinese vloggers' attempts to misrepresent Dhaka as Delhi

    India on Tuesday described Chinese vloggers presenting slums in Bangladesh's Dhaka as locations in New Delhi as unfortunate, expressing concerns over the incident and calling for appropriate action against those responsible for those responsible.

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    ‘False Narratives’: India Flags Reports Of Chinese Nationals Portraying Dhaka As Delhi, Urges Action

    India on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that Chinese nationals were filming impoverished neighbourhoods in Bangladesh and presenting the footage as scenes from New Delhi. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed attempts to portray a distorted picture of any…

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