Tue Dec 17 12:49:13 UTC 2024: ## Viral Audio Falsely Claims to Feature Dr. Ambedkar’s 1931 Speech
**NEW DELHI** – A misleading audio clip is rapidly spreading online, falsely claiming to be a recording of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s speech at the Second Round Table Conference in London in 1931. Fact-checking reveals the audio is actually from the 2000 biopic, *Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar*, featuring the voice of Malayalam actor Mammootty, who portrayed Dr. Ambedkar in the film.
The audio, which begins at the 1:37:20 mark in the film, has been deceptively presented as an authentic recording of the historical event. However, a simple Google search led fact-checkers to the original source: the film itself. Furthermore, the full text of Dr. Ambedkar’s speech from the November 20, 1930, meeting of the Second Round Table Conference is readily available on the Ministry of External Affairs’ website, confirming the discrepancy. The website’s collection of Dr. Ambedkar’s writings and speeches (Part II, pages 529-535) contains the complete address.
The false claim highlights the ease with which misinformation spreads online. Authorities are urged to take steps to combat the circulation of this fabricated audio. The original *Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar* film is available for verification.
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