The reel leaves out or misstates a key part of what happened.
Why we say that›
SC accepted CBI closure on one coal block case for Manmohan Singh, but this does not prove BJP lied or that no coal scam existed.
Core recent event (SC accepting CBI closure report in Talabira-II/Odisha case, nearly 2 years after Singh's death) is supported by multiple news outlets. However, the central thesis of 'BJP's biggest lie exposed' and 'no coal scam happened' overblows a procedural closure on one allocation into proof of innocence across the broader scandal, where Supreme Court had earlier cancelled most coal blocks citing irregularities.
Supreme Court had cancelled 214 of 218 coal blocks in 2014 citing irregularities and lack of transparency in allocation process under the UPA government.
Reported 14 Aug 2026
Claims
1 exaggerated · 3 true · 9 unchecked
- True, but exaggerated
In 2015, CBI gave a clean chit to Manmohan Singh in the Hindalco case
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. CBI filed closure reports in 2014 seeking clean chit. Trial court rejected them in 2015 and summoned Singh. Final acceptance came only in 2026.
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Supreme Court exposed BJP's biggest lie about Manmohan Singh today
What's actually true
SC accepted CBI closure in one case but made no finding of BJP lies or deliberate deception.
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In 2013, BJP and Modi made several corruption allegations against Manmohan Singh
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. Contemporary reports and Wikipedia confirm BJP, including Modi, heavily criticized Singh over alleged coal irregularities in 2013.
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The biggest allegation was of the coal scam; BJP accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of a scam in coal block allocation
What's actually true
Coal allocation irregularities were a central campaign issue for BJP in 2013-14, with direct accusations against Singh as PM.
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BJP and Modi publicized it a lot, demanded Manmohan Singh's resignation, and won the election
What's actually true
BJP campaign heavily featured the coal issue, called for resignation, and won in 2014.
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Today the same CBI has also given a clean chit in the Odisha coal block allocation case
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. SC accepted CBI closure reports in the Talabira-II (Odisha) case on July 29-30, 2026.
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After 12 years of investigation, Narendra Modi's government and CBI could not prove that a coal scam happened
What's actually true
CBI filed closures citing insufficient evidence for prosecution in specific cases against Singh. However, broader coal allocations were cancelled by SC in 2014 over irregularities, and many other officials faced trials.
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CBI itself admitted that they have no evidence
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. CBI closure reports indicate insufficient material to prosecute Singh, but no verified direct quote of 'no evidence' or that no scam occurred at all.
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Manmohan Singh was an innocent man and did not commit any corruption
What's actually true
No criminal charges were ultimately pursued against him in this specific case, but this does not equate to blanket proof of no corruption across all coal matters.
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Manmohan Singh got clean chit in Coal Scam!
What's actually true
SC accepted closure in one specific coal block case, but the broader 'Coal Scam' involved widespread irregularities leading to block cancellations.
- True
In the Coal Scam, CBI has given a clean chit to Manmohan Singh today
What's actually true
SC accepted CBI's closure reports from 2014 in the Talabira-II coal block case.
- True
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh gets clean chit two years after his death
What's actually true
Matches headlines and reporting: Singh died December 2024. SC order in 2026.
- True
Nearly 2 yrs after his death, SC gives Manmohan clean chit in coal scam case, accepts CBI closure report
What's actually true
Directly supported by ThePrint, TOI, and other coverage of the July 2026 SC order.
The full story, from the sources›
In 2013, BJP leader Narendra Modi had termed Singh 'Coalgate scam : PM Manmohan Singh asked to resign'. - Wikipedia The Supreme Court Wednesday gave a posthumous clean chit to the late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a case pertaining to the alleged coal block “scam” that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was probing. - Indian Express (2026-07-29) The Supreme Court has given a clean-chit to ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation scam case, nearly two years after his demise... we accept the closure reports of CBI and close the matter. - The Times of India (2026-07-29) Nearly 2 yrs after his death, SC gives Manmohan clean chit in coal scam case, accepts CBI closure report... The Supreme Court accepted the CBI's closure report in the Hindalco coal allocation case. - ThePrint (2026-07-29) Supreme Court clears former PM Manmohan Singh of corruption charges in Talabira-II coal block allocation case... agreeing with two back-to-back closure reports filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2014. - The Hindu (2026-07-29)
From reporting
What else it leaves out (3)›
- While CBI closed the case against Singh personally for lack of sufficient evidence to prosecute, other politicians, officials, and companies faced charges and some convictions in related coal allocation matters.
- The 2015 trial court had rejected CBI's initial closure report and summoned Singh. The clean chit became final only with the 2026 Supreme Court acceptance after prolonged litigation.
- The 'coal scam' label originated from CAG's 2012 report estimating massive notional losses due to discretionary allocations.
How it's framed (5)›
Sources (5)›
The Supreme Court Wednesday gave a posthumous clean chit to the late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a case pertaining to the alleged coal block “scam” that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was probing.
The Supreme Court has given a clean-chit to ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation scam case, nearly two years after his demise... we accept the closure reports of CBI and close the matter.
Nearly 2 yrs after his death, SC gives Manmohan clean chit in coal scam case, accepts CBI closure report... The Supreme Court accepted the CBI's closure report in the Hindalco coal allocation case.
Supreme Court clears former PM Manmohan Singh of corruption charges in Talabira-II coal block allocation case... agreeing with two back-to-back closure reports filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2014.
In 2013, BJP leader Narendra Modi had termed Singh 'Coalgate scam : PM Manmohan Singh asked to resign'.
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