Fabricated TYC Statement Meant to Divide Tibetan Community

Claim:

On July 4, 2025, an image post was shared on X, claiming to be a statement from 32 members of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), North America. It accused Gaden Phodrang Trust officials of misconduct and included TYC’s official logo to appear legitimate.

Rating:

Origin:

The post was shared from the X account @iparadox on July 4, 2025, just two days before His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday. It was styled as an open letter and claimed to represent a regional TYC chapter, but it included no verifiable signatories. The post appears timed to create distrust and division within the Tibetan community during a symbolic period.

Fact Check:

In an official Instagram statement, the Tibetan Youth Congress rejected the post, calling it a clear case of disinformation. TYC stated that the letter was falsely attributed to the organization and that such tactics are used to sow division and confusion.

“False claims targeting Gaden Phodrang officials were misattributed to TYC with malicious intent… These tactics involve creating fake narratives, amplifying them through bot accounts and fake pages, and trying to divide our society.”

Conclusion:

This is a deliberate case of disinformation. The post impersonated the Tibetan Youth Congress, used its logo without permission, and made false allegations against trusted Tibetan institutions. TYC has publicly clarified that it had no involvement.

What You Should Do

• Avoid sharing unverified claims.
  
• Report misleading content to platforms.
  
• Rely on official sources for accurate statements.
  
• Inform others about disinformation tactics targeting communities.
  

References

• Original post: https://x.com/iparadox/status/1941079229770481829
  

TYC response: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0OSIRhApM