Fact Check: Telugu Post Claims Revanth Reddy Made No ₹2,500 Aid or Gold Announcement

Fact Check: A video circulating widely on social media claims that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 for women and two tolas of gold under the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme. The video suggests that these benefits will be introduced during the Bathukamma festival.

However, an investigation by Telugu Post Fact Check found that the Chief Minister made no such announcement. The footage used in the viral video is from an unrelated event held in April 2025, while the audio appears to have been manipulated using artificial intelligence.

The misleading video has raised confusion about government welfare benefits, particularly among women expecting updates on financial assistance schemes in Telangana.

What Does the Viral Video Claim?

According to the video being shared on social media, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced two major benefits for women in Telangana.

The first is monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500, while the second involves providing two tolas of gold to eligible beneficiaries under the Kalyana Lakshmi marriage assistance scheme.

The video further claims that both benefits will be implemented starting with the Bathukamma festival. However, Telugu Post’s investigation found no evidence supporting these announcements.

What Did Telugu Post Fact Check Find?

Telugu Post Fact Check investigated the viral footage using keyword searches, reverse image searches and AI detection technology.

The investigation found that the original video was recorded during the 892nd Basava Jayanti celebrations held at Ravindra Bharathi in April 2025.

During the event, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed the gathering. However, his original speech did not contain the statements about ₹2,500 monthly assistance or the distribution of two tolas of gold.

A comparison of the original footage with the viral clip revealed differences in the audio, suggesting that the Chief Minister’s speech had been altered.

AI-Generated Voice Used in Viral Video

To investigate the suspicious audio, Telugu Post used the Hive AI detection tool.

According to the fact-checking report, the analysis indicated that the voice in the viral video had been generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence.

The visuals were taken from a genuine public event, but the altered audio created the false impression that the Chief Minister had announced new welfare benefits.

This type of manipulation can make misleading information appear credible because

viewers see a real public figure speaking while hearing words that were not part of the original address.

What Is the Actual Status of Kalyana Lakshmi?

The Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes provide marriage-related financial assistance to eligible families in Telangana.

Under these schemes, qualifying beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance payment of ₹1,00,116. The initiative was originally introduced in 2014.

During the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections, the Congress party promised financial assistance of ₹1 lakh and 10 grams of gold for marriages of women from economically disadvantaged families.

However, an election promise should not be confused with an official announcement or the implementation of a government scheme.

The viral video specifically claims that two tolas of gold will be provided under Kalyana Lakshmi from the Bathukamma festival. Telugu Post found no official government announcement supporting this claim.

Telangana Fact Check Department Also Rejects Viral Claim

The Telangana government’s fact-checking department also responded to the viral video and described it as manipulated.

According to Telugu Post, the department clarified that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had not announced ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance or two tolas of gold under Kalyana Lakshmi starting from Bathukamma.

The department advised people to rely on information released through official government channels when seeking updates about welfare schemes.

It also cautioned social media users against believing AI-generated videos, manipulated audio clips and unverified posts that make claims about government benefits.

Several media organisations also published reports rejecting the viral claim.

No Official Announcement Found

As part of its verification, Telugu Post searched for credible news reports and government announcements related to the alleged benefits.

The investigation did not identify any reliable announcement confirming that the Telangana government would distribute two tolas of gold under Kalyana Lakshmi during Bathukamma.

Similarly, there was no evidence that the Chief Minister had made the claimed announcement about starting ₹2,500 monthly payments from the festival.

The original footage, AI audio analysis and clarification issued by the Telangana fact-checking department all contradict the viral claim.

Fact Check Verdict: False

The viral video claiming that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance and two tolas of gold for women from Bathukamma is false.

The video uses genuine footage from the 892nd Basava Jayanti celebrations held at Ravindra Bharathi in April 2025, but its audio was manipulated using AI.

There is no verified announcement supporting the benefits described in the viral clip.

Source Credit: This article is based on the investigation and findings published by Telugu Post Fact Check. The original verification, including video comparisons, AI detection findings and government clarification, was conducted by Telugu Post Fact Check.

Claim Details

Claim: ముఖ్యమంత్రి ఏ రేవంత్ రెడ్డి మాట్లాడుతున్న దృశ్యాలు 2025 ఏప్రిల్‌లో రవీంద్రభారతిలో జరిగిన 892వ బసవ జయంతి వేడుకలకు సంబంధించినవి. ఏఐ ద్వారా వాయిస్ ను ఎడిట్ చేశారు

Claimed By: Social Media Users

Claim Reviewed By: Telugupost Fact Check

Claim Source: Social Media

Fact Check: False