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Facebook · May 31, 2026

Source-backed False Truth Percentage: 20% CORRECT

Claim about MS Dhoni breaking protocol with the President is unsubstantiated.

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What's right

National awards in India are presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan [2][3][5][8].
There are protocols to be followed when receiving awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan [1][4][5].

What's wrong

There is no evidence to suggest that MS Dhoni is the only person who can break protocol and shake hands with the President when receiving an award [1][4].
While protocols exist, the claim that only MS Dhoni could break them is an unsubstantiated assertion [1][4].
There are instances of individuals breaching or questioning award protocols, not limited to MS Dhoni [1][4].

Breakdown

The claim asserts that MS Dhoni is the only person who could break protocol and shake hands with the President when receiving an award. While it is true that national awards are presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan and that there are protocols to be followed [2][3][5][8][1][4][5], the specific assertion about MS Dhoni being the sole exception to these rules is not supported by the provided references.

The references discuss award ceremonies and protocols, including instances where protocols might be breached or questioned. For example, actor Saurabh Shukla recalled breaching protocol while receiving an award [1].

Another reference mentions that winners of the National Film Awards expressed surprise at a departure from tradition regarding the President presenting awards, indicating that protocols can be altered or questioned [4]. There is no information in the provided context that singles out MS Dhoni as the only individual permitted to break protocol by shaking hands with the President.

The claim appears to be an anecdotal or speculative statement without factual backing from the provided sources. [1][2][3]

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