Tejashwi Yadav Thrown Off By A Horse During Rally? No, Video Is Edited

Sharing a 21-second video, several social media users are claiming that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was thrown off by a horse during a rally, ahead of the Assembly elections in Bihar later this year. However, the footage is edited, and original sources show no such fall occurred.

Evidence

• On September 18, 2025, Tejashwi Yadav’s office posted a video on X, showing the same incident. This official clip does not include any fall. The caption accompanying the video stated that it was taken during the Bihar Adhikar Yatra in Mokama.

• Multiple news outlets covered the Bihar Adhikar Yatra on September 17, but none reported any fall.
• Another video uploaded by an RJD supporter on September 17, 2025, from a different angle, also shows Yadav riding the horse without incident.

• Multiple news outlets covered the Bihar Adhikar Yatra and Tejashwi Yadav riding a horse in Mokama on September 17, but none reported any fall.

• Keyframes of the viral clip were tested on an AI detection tool. While no conclusive AI traces were found, comparisons prove some scenes were digitally edited into the original.

Verdict

Our investigation reveals that the viral video claiming to show RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav falling from a horse is doctored. No such scene is present in the original video.

FAQs
Q1. Did Tejashwi Yadav really fall from a horse in Mokama?
No. The viral video showing him falling is edited.
Q2. What does the original video show?
The official video shows Tejashwi Yadav riding the horse without any fall.
Q3. Who posted the viral video?
It was circulated by social media users with misleading claims.
Q4. Was the video AI-generated?
No conclusive AI signs were found, but editing tools were used to alter the video.
Q5. Why do such edited political videos spread?
They are often shared to mock leaders, create misinformation, or influence public opinion.

Sources
Tejashwi Yadav Office
Report by Live Hindustan
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