A video of a large crowd celebrating with Indian flags has gone viral on social media. Users are sharing the video claiming that it shows people celebrating over the BJP’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
Let’s check the truth.
Fact check:
We started our investigation with a reverse image search on Google, and the results led us to a similar video uploaded on an Instagram page named Apka Apna Prayagraj on 8 March 2026. The caption states, “India t20 world cup win 2026 Prayagraj celebration.”
We found that the visuals in the video matched those seen in the viral post. Specifically, the shop, “Suman Ornaments,” appeared in both videos. You can see a comparison below.
To reconfirm the location, we used Google Street View to find the shop “Suman Ornaments,” which was visible in the background of the videos. The results indicated that the shop is situated in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Moving forward, we found an extended version of the same clip uploaded on a YouTube channel on 9 March, 2026. The video was shared in connection with celebrations following Team India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory in Prayagraj.
We also came across several media reports from Dainik Bhaskar and Amar Ujala that featured visuals similar to the viral video. These reports indicated a vibrant celebratory atmosphere in Prayagraj following Team India’s historic victory. A large number of cricket fans took to the streets in various areas of the city, including Loknath and Civil Lines.
The final of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 took place on 8 March 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this match, India triumphed over New Zealand by 96 runs, securing the T20 World Cup title.
This makes it clear that the viral video is old and not related to the BJP’s victory celebration in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. It shows a celebration in Prayagraj after India’s win at the T20 World Cup 2026.
Conclusion
Fact Crescendo found the claim made along with the video to be false. This viral video shows a celebration in Prayagraj after India’s win at the T20 World Cup in March 2026.
Title: Old T20 World Cup celebration video from Prayagraj shared as BJP’s victory celebrations in West Bengal
Fact Check By: Usha Manoj
Result: False
