Bill Check: Gates Did Not Attend Mahakumbh Mela

A viral video claiming to show Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj has been debunked as false, with investigations revealing the footage is old and features a different person.

The video, which has been circulating since December 2024, appears to show a person resembling Gates at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, but fact-checking has confirmed that it is actually an old footage from a different event. There is no evidence to suggest that Gates visited either Kashi or Prayagraj, and his social media presence does not indicate any visit to India. The real highlight of the Mahakumbh Mela was the presence of Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, who participated in a ceremony to honor a spiritual leader.

Netizens have expressed skepticism about the video, stating that the person in the footage looks similar to Gates but is not him. Some have accused the poster of fabricating the video for views. The lack of any public acknowledgement or related content from Gates on his social media has led many to dismiss the claims as false. A fact-check investigation has confirmed that the viral video is false, and the person in the video is a foreign tourist, not Gates.

The debunking of the viral video highlights the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before sharing it on social media. The Mahakumbh Mela is a significant event that attracts visitors from around the world, and it is essential to rely on credible sources of information to avoid spreading misinformation.