Fact Check: AI-Edited Image of MP Dr. Toshima Karki Falsely Claims Condom Distribution at RSP Convention

Kathmandu. Since Sunday afternoon, a photo of MP and Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Dr. Toshima Karki has been widely circulating on social media. The image falsely claims that she was distributing free condoms at a party convention venue, showing her holding a temporary contraceptive device.

Following the rapid spread of the seemingly unrelated and viral image, the TechPana Fact-Check Desk initiated an investigation. It was confirmed during the probe that the original photo had been digitally altered using AI tools, replacing the hand fan she was actually holding with a packet of condoms, thereby creating misleading content.