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Shoe Thrown at Shivraj Singh Chouhan? Old Video Showing Footwear Hurled at Madhya Pradesh CM During Public Event Goes Viral Again

A video depicting an incident where a slipper was thrown at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is circulating widely on the internet, with social media users suggesting that this event has recently transpired with captions in Hindi that translates to "Angry citizens of Madhya Pradesh are throwing shoes at the CM."

Shoe Thrown at Shivraj Singh Chouhan? Old Video Showing Footwear Hurled at Madhya Pradesh CM During Public Event Goes Viral Again

A video depicting an incident where a slipper was thrown at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is circulating widely on the internet, with social media users suggesting that this event has recently transpired with captions in Hindi that translates to "Angry citizens of Madhya Pradesh are throwing shoes at the CM." However, according to a news report, these claims are misleading, as the video can be traced back to 2018. The video, which has resurfaced again with false claims, was originally uploaded and shared by NDTV's verified YouTube channel on September 3, 2018, titled "Stones, Slipper Thrown At Shivraj Singh Chouhan At Rally." The incident occurred during a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi when Chouhan was about to address the gathering. The video shows the slipper being hurled at him and also captures the commotion that ensued on stage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident, and three individuals were later arrested in connection with the incident. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces LPG Cylinders For Rs 450 During Sawan Month (Watch Video).

Old Video of Shoe Thrown at Madhya Pradesh CM Goes Viral Again

Original Video Shared on NDTV's Youtube Channel 

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