The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed rumors circulating on social media regarding the alleged illness of world leaders who attended the BRICS summit.
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Through the Reader lens: Rumors surfaced on social media claiming that Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa fell ill following their attendance at the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs of India issued a statement through its fact-check unit, labeling these reports as baseless and warning against the spread of malicious content. While President Ramaphosa's office noted he was advised to rest upon his return, it did not link his condition to the India visit, and there has been no official confirmation regarding the health of other leaders.
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- Official statements from foreign governments regarding the health of their respective leaders.
- Further clarification from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs regarding summit proceedings.
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