Congress gave Pakistan $25M aid months after 26/11 attack?

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Checked 15 Oct 2026 · Updated 19 Oct 2026

The video shows a real parliamentary announcement regarding India increasing its aid contribution to Pakistan for a United Nations flood emergency response plan from $5 million to $25 million. However, claims that this financial aid was granted just months after the 26/11 attacks in 2009 or 2011, while the issue remained unresolved, are unproven. The video clip itself specifically documents assistance targeted toward a UN-backed disaster relief response.

Main source: The Hindu

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The trick: Twists the timeline

It moves a real event to another time, or puts events in the wrong order, so it seems to mean something else (known as twisted timeline).

"Just months after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people and injured more than 300, the Indian government approved a $25 million contribution toward an international aid package for Pakistan in 2009."

The aid was announced in August 2010, nearly two years after the attacks, in response to a specific natural disaster, not 'just months' later as a general financial contribution.

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What we checked

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The Indian government decided to increase its aid to Pakistan from $5 million to $25 million.The Hindu

The Indian government approved a $25 million contribution for aid to Pakistan in 2009 following the 26/11 attacks.No reliable source found for this yet.

The Congress government supported giving $25 million in aid to Pakistan in 2011 after the Taj Mahal Palace hotel attack.No reliable source found for this yet.

🔎 Our read of the video

The video shows a man reading an official statement announcing an increase in Indian aid to Pakistan from $5 million to $25 million for flood emergency relief through the UN.

0:12 The speaker announces an increase in financial assistance to Pakistan for flood emergency relief.

Likely context (likely, not confirmed): Speech regarding Indian foreign aid for Pakistan flood emergency relief.

An AI assessment from the footage alone; watch the video and judge for yourself.

What each side says

Congress governmentThe government stated that regional nations must unite during natural disasters and remain committed to helping affected people. New Indian Express

critics of the aidCritics initially questioned the speed and scale of India's humanitarian response before it was increased. The Hindu

How it plays you

It wants you to think: "The Congress government prioritized financial assistance to Pakistan over honoring the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks."

The funds were part of a multilateral UN humanitarian response to devastating floods in August 2010, nearly two years after the 26/11 attacks, not a diplomatic compromise or direct financial payout to Pakistan.

Insinuation by question: "26/11… and Congress gave Pakistan $25 million?". It poses a loaded question to imply that disaster relief was a betrayal of terrorism victims, ignoring the UN-coordinated humanitarian emergency.
Loaded language: "AFTER TAJ ATTACK CONGRESS SUPPORTING $25M FOR PAKISTAN IN 2011 😳". It uses explosive on-screen text and shocked emojis to provoke anger while confusing the actual timeline of events.

Short version

⚠️ MISLEADING 👉 The video shows a real parliamentary announcement regarding India increasing its aid contribution to Pakistan for a United Nations flood emergency response plan from $5 million to $25 million. 👉 However, claims that this financial aid was granted just months after the 26/11 attacks in 2009 or 2011, while the issue remained unresolved, are unproven. 👉 The video clip itself specifically documents assistance targeted toward a UN-backed disaster relief response. 🎭 Trick: Twists the timeline 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat

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