Viral Snack Video of Indian Officials Sparks Online Trolling and Misinformation

• •A viral video of Indian officials snacking at BRICS Summit led to widespread trolling.
• •Fact-checking revealed the existence of a manipulated video claiming Jaiswal was questioned.
• •The incident reflects the absurdity of social media commentary on trivial issues.

During the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a video showing MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and NSA Ajit Doval eating snacks went viral, leading to significant trolling on social media. The video was manipulated, with claims that Jaiswal was questioned about it during a press briefing. However, fact-checking revealed that no such inquiry occurred, and the audio was flagged as likely a deepfake. The incident highlights the absurdity of social media commentary on trivial matters, with some defending the officials for their normal behavior. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the video manipulation, and the incident has drawn attention to the nature of online discourse surrounding public figures. The trolling has been met with a counter-wave of support for the officials involved.