Jasmin Walia

Fact Check: British singer Jasmin Walia falsely claimed to be a Pakistani spectator

A viral social media post by Arun Yadav (@ArunKosli) claims that a Pakistani woman, seen in a white outfit and sunglasses, is at a stadium without a hijab, questioning the double standards on hijab policies. The tweet, written in Hindi, compares this to hijab restrictions in Indian exams. The image shows three women in a spectator box, with one blowing a kiss. However, fact-checks reveal that the woman in the center is British singer Jasmin Walia, not a Pakistani spectator. The claim is misleading and falsely attributes national identity to her.

Fact Check: British singer Jasmin Walia falsely claimed to be a Pakistani spectator

Siddharth Urmil March 1, 2025

Claim A post is going viral on social media. It shows an image where three women spectators...