07/09/2026
Fabriclean Onam Contest — Winner Selection Update
To ensure a fair and transparent result, all shortlisted entries were reviewed using the available Instagram analytics and engagement data recorded up to September 4, 2026, 11:59 PM.
During the contest period, abnormal/bot engagement was identified on multiple entries. Some contestants also contacted our team and informed us that artificial likes had been added to their posts by third parties, along with supporting screenshots and evidence.
Because of this, the final displayed number of likes alone could not be considered a reliable measure for selecting the winners.
Our team therefore reviewed the shortlisted posts using multiple indicators, including audience reach, unique viewers, engagement consistency, shares, comments, profile activity, follower/non-follower behaviour, visible account authenticity and known abnormal engagement patterns.
The presence of bot activity on a post was not automatically treated as proof that the contestant was responsible for it. Our aim was to identify and minimise the influence of artificial engagement while giving maximum importance to genuine audience participation.
This detailed verification process is also the reason the winner announcement took longer than expected. We wanted to avoid a rushed decision and ensure that every shortlisted entry was reviewed fairly before confirming the results.
After completing the review using data available until September 4 at 11:59 PM, the winners were finalised based on the strongest credible and genuine engagement within each category.
Thank you to everyone who participated, supported the contestants genuinely and patiently waited for the final announcement. ❤️🌼
