Recently, a video of a massive crowd went viral on social media claiming it to be a protest in Patna against the UGC Bill. Sharing the video, users claimed that it shows the Patna University students jamming the Dak Bungalow.
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However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to the UGC Bill. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
At the beginning of our investigation, we took screenshots from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search. This led us to an Instagram handle where the viral video was uploaded on 26 September 2025. According to the caption, the video shows the last journey of the renowned singer Zubeen Garg, in Guwahati, Assam.
This makes it clear that the video is old.
We conducted a relevant keyword search which led us to other videos of Zubeen Garg’s last journey from the Guwahati airport to his home in Kahilipara.
A video uploaded on the YouTube channel of India Times contained a clip similar to the viral video.
The description of the video read, “An ocean of grief filled Guwahati as thousands gathered to pay their last respects to legendary singer Zubeen Garg. Known as the voice of Assam and beyond, his melodies will forever echo in the hearts of his fans.”
A comparison between the screenshots from the viral video and the news report can be seen below.
We geolocated the place in the viral video that can be seen here.
However, we found a few reports that stated that the Patna University students hold march in support of the UGC Bill. Such reports can be seen here, here and here.
This makes it clear that the viral video shows renowned singer Zubeen Garg’s last journey from the Guwahati airport to his home in Kahilipara, Guwahati.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is false. The viral video doesn’t show a protest in Patna against the new UGC Bill. The video shows renowned singer Zubeen Garg’s last journey from the Guwahati airport to his home in Kahilipara, Guwahati.
Title:Zubeen Garg’s Last Journey Shared As A Protest In Patna Against The New UGC Bill.
Fact Check By: Debanjana baishyaResult: False
