Protests In Bihar After NDA Sweeps Assembly Polls? Old Videos Viral With False Claim

Following the NDA’s thumping majority in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, several videos claiming to show massive protests in the state surfaced on social media. Newschecker investigated two such clips and found them to be old and unrelated to the Bihar poll results.

Claim 1

An aerial shot shows large crowds packed into the streets, protesting in Bihar after the poll results

Fact

A reverse image search of keyframes from the aerial clip traces the footage to an Instagram post by Tinsukia Unofficial dated September 21, 2025, showing the funeral procession of singer Zubeen Garg in Guwahati, Assam.

India Times also reported on the procession, carrying the same visuals and a closer shot of the vehicle carrying Garg’s mortal remains.

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A Deccan Herald report described how “thousands of grieving fans thronged to pay their final respects.” “Mourners stood in long queues through the night, waiting patiently for a last glimpse of the 52-year-old singer, whose mortal remains lay in a glass casket adorned with the traditional Assamese gamosa. Many paid tributes with flowers and gamosas, while others captured emotional moments on their mobile phones,” it stated. 

It also featured the images of the same vehicle covered with the “gamosas” as seen in a closer shot of the vehicle

Claim 2

The video shows a massive crowd protesting against “unfair elections” in Bihar.

Fact

The video does not show protesters in Bihar. It captures a bullock-cart race held in Pedgaon, Satara district, Maharashtra. The same footage previously circulated falsely claiming to show a crowd at PM Modi’s rally in Rajasthan and was debunked by Newschecker on September 26, 2025.

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Verdict

The videos don’t show any recent protests in Bihar. One shows the funeral procession of singer Zubeen Garg in Guwahati, while the other captures a bullock-cart race in Maharashtra.

FAQs

Q1. Do the viral videos show protests after the Bihar election results?
No. Both videos are unrelated and were filmed in different states long before the election results were announced.

Q2. Why are old videos often shared with false claims?
Outdated visuals are frequently miscaptioned during major news events to influence public opinion or spark reactions.

Q3. How can I verify such videos myself?
Simple checks like reverse image searches, looking for older uploads, or checking credible news sources can help identify misinformation.

Sources
Instagram Post By Tinsukia Unofficial, Dated September 21, 2025
YouTube Video By India Times, Dated September 22, 2025
Report By Deccan Herald, Dated September 23, 2025