A video of Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Dimple Yadav taking a dip in the Ganga River is going viral on social media platforms with a claim that it shows her attending 2025 Maha Kumbh recently.
Those sharing the clip have said, "Dimple Yadav Amrit Snan at Kumbha Mela!."
How did we find that out?: On performing a keyword search using the phrases "dimple yadav ganga snan", we found similar visuals published on ABP Live. It was posted on 19 October 2022 and its title said, "Dimple Yadav's last salute to Mulayam Singh Yadav."
Other sources: Another round of keyword search directed us to visuals available on the official YouTube channel of News18 Debate & Interview. The clip showed former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav along with other family members taking a dip in the Ganga River.
News reports: A report published by The Times of India mentioned that SP chief Akhilesh Yadav immersed his late father's ashes at Neeldhara Namami Gange Chandi Ghat in Haridwar.
His wife, Dimple, and other family members were also present.
Conclusion: This video is old and does not show Dimple Yadav attending 2025 Maha Kumbh.
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