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By Hazel Gandhi An old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a rally at Patan, Gujarat, is viral online with the false claim that he used profanity laced language in his address by saying 'BC', an abbreviation for a Hindi swear word. BOOM found that the claims are false and the 2019 video is being falsely linked to the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The video shows Modi talking about a war for water in Gujarati; he is not heard using any inappropriate language in this address. The 15-second viral video shows Modi speaking in Gujarati about a war for water and a text on the video reads, "M...
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By Anmol Alphonso A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticising Sam Pitroda, the former chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, over alleged racist remarks, has been altered and shared to falsely claim that Modi called President Droupadi Murmu dark skinned. In a May 2, 2024, interview with The Statesman, Pitroda while trying to give an analogy for India's diversity said that people from different regions of India resemble Chinese, Arab, White, and African races. He emphasised that despite these differences, Indians have lived together harmoniously for 70-75 years. After this interview,...
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Meta is being accused of approving a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that spread disinformation and incited religious violence. A report shared with The Guardian said the Instagram, Facebook, Threads and WhatsApp owner approved adverts containing known slurs towards Muslims in India. They apparently included promotions that said “Let’s burn this vermin” and “Hindu blood is spilling, these invaders must be burned”. Another advert was said to have called for the execution of an opposition leader they falsely claimed wanted to “erase Hindus from India”. Accordin...
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By Hazel Gandhi An edited video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming to show his support for rival party All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) by saying that Telangana would elect them to power during the Lok Sabha election instead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is viral online. BOOM, in its fact-check, found that the video has been edited to make the false claim, and in the original clip, Modi talks about how Telangana will elect the BJP and not Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM. In the video, Modi is heard saying in Hindi, "Telangana is saying, no Congress, no BRS, no BJP, we will...
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By Srijit Das An altered video of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav is circulating with a false claim that he played Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at a campaign where the latter accused the party of being involved in a Rs 1000 crore scam. The video shows Yadav holding a portable bluetooth speaker in front of a microphone at an election rally as Modi's voice can be heard in the background. Modi can be heard saying in Hindi, "RJD... there are allegations of corruption worth Rs 1000 crore... fodder scam (Chara Ghotala), coal tar scam (Alkatra Ghotala), animal husbandry shed...
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By Hazel Gandhi Two videos purporting to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to the public to vote for the Congress in one and the Samajwadi Party in the other are being circulated online. BOOM found that the claims are false and videos of Modi's original speech have been digitally manipulated to make the false claim. The original video is old and shows Modi appealing to the crowd to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In one of the viral videos shared on Instagram, Modi is heard saying in Hindi, "If you want welfare for the kids in your family, then vote for the Congress." Clic...
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By Hera Rizwan The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Wednesday, rejected comedian Shyam Rangeela's nomination for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, which he had submitted as an independent candidate from the Varanasi constituency. In a video posted on X, Rangeela said that the Varanasi district magistrate informed him his nomination was rejected due to "not having taken the oath," a requirement he was "unaware" of. Post his rejection, the comedian said on X, "It was decided that I will not be allowed to contest from Varanasi, now it is clear. The heart is definitely broken, but the spirit is ...
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By Anmol Alphonso A photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi serving food at a langar (community kitchen) to devotees at the Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Patna, Bihar, is being shared with a false claim that the vessel the prime minister was seen holding was empty. BOOM viewed visuals of Modi serving food at the langar and found that the bucket he was seen holding contained kheer in it. The prime minister on May 13, 2024, visited the Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara, which holds significance as the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Modi wore a turban and was...
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By Anmol Alphonso A viral video purportedly showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi predicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to power after June 4, is digitally altered. BOOM found that in his original speech, Gandhi asserted that Modi would not retain office. The viral video has multiple jump cuts to make the false claim. Results of the Lok Sabha 2024 election, which is being held in seven phases, will be declared on June, 2024. In the viral video, Gandhi can be heard saying in Hindi, "Narendra Modi will remain the Prime Minister of India. In the beginning itself let me tell you what ...
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By Archis Chowdhury During an interview with News18's Rubika Liyaquat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that he did not mention 'Muslims', while speaking of 'infiltrators' and 'those with more children' in one of his speeches during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He further adds, "The day I do 'Hindu-Muslim' I will not be eligible to stay in public life." BOOM accessed the speech Modi gave in Rajasthan's Banswara on April 21, 2024, and found that he did clearly refer to Muslims, while misquoting a comment by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He then immediately goes on to state that ...
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