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Indian Muslim politician falsely accused of brandishing Islamic flags ahead of election

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India 's main opposition party Congress is often targeted with misinformation that fans accusations it is more favourable to the country's Muslim minority.

In the latest case, a video spread online purportedly showing supporters of a Muslim Congress politician brandishing flags from various Islamic countries and organisations.

The footage in fact shows a procession for a Muslim holiday unrelated to the elections.