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The public chanted “vote chor, gaddi chhod” slogans against Nitish Kumar and Samrat Chaudhary during a recent event.
The viral video is edited. The audio of “vote chor, gaddi chhod” has been digitally added to a genuine video from a recent public programme in Sasaram, where no such slogans were raised.
Ahead of the Bihar state assembly elections, a video allegedly showing chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary being heckled with slogans of “vote chor, gaddi chhod” (“vote thief, leave the throne”) during a public event has gone viral online.
In the viral clip, both leaders are seen sitting on a stage while the slogan can be heard in the background.
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Frames from the viral video matched a clip uploaded on September 25 by the YouTube channel Indian Club Live. The original shows Nitish Kumar and Samrat Choudhary arriving by helicopter, greeting the audience, and sitting on the stage. The audio contains general crowd noise and stage announcements. No “vote chor, gaddi chhod” slogans are heard.
Videos from UP24 News and Himanshu Vlog posted on September 25 also show only normal crowd sounds. The controversial slogan is absent in all authentic versions.
The live stream of the chief minister’s speech, too, did not carry the viral slogans.
Notably, the visuals are from the NDA Karyakarta Samvad programme in Sasaram, which was held on September 24, 2025.
Local journalist Manoj Kumar Singh, present at the event, confirmed that no slogans of “vote chor, gaddi chhod” were raised.
Reporter Anupam Mishra of Media Darshan also verified that while there was a brief scuffle between two groups of JDU workers, no such slogans were shouted.
News outlet Bihar Tak also reported on the same.
Reputable outlets including Dainik Bhaskar, Navbharat Times, and News18 Bihar Jharkhand reported on the event where Nitish Kumar inaugurated several projects. None mentioned any heckling or slogans.
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UPDATE ON 11/10/2025: We found that the audio digitally added to the viral clip was taken from a video posted on August 15 on a Facebook page named Insaaf Bangla. In that video, people rallying under the Congress flag can be heard raising the same slogan that was overlaid in the viral clip.
The claim that people raised “vote chor, gaddi chhod” slogans against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and deputy CM Samrat Choudhary is false. The video has been digitally manipulated, and no such slogans were raised at the Sasaram event.
Q1. Were ‘Vote chor, gaddi chhod’ slogans actually raised at Nitish Kumar’s Sasaram event?
No. Verified videos and witness accounts confirm that no such slogans were raised.
Q2. When and where did the original event take place?
The event took place on September 24, 2025, in Sasaram, during the NDA Karyakarta Samvad programme.
Q3. What does the viral video actually show?
It shows Nitish Kumar and Samrat Choudhary on stage at a public event, but the “vote chor, gaddi chhod” audio was added later.
Q4. Why do such edited political videos spread online?
They often go viral because they exploit political rivalries and evoke strong emotional reactions on social media.
Sources
YouTube By Indian Club Live, Dated September 25, 2025
YouTube By UP24 News, Dated September 25, 2025
YouTube By Himanshu Vlog, Dated September 25, 2025
Conversation With Local Journalists On October 7, 2025
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