As the G20 Summit was being held at Bharat Mandapam in the heart of the national capital, Delhi, a video circulated on September 10 purportedly showing water-logging at the venue, which raised eyebrows. The Indian National Congress, through its social media handle, lamented, 'hollow development exposed. Bharat Mandapam was prepared for G20. Rs 2,700 crore were invested. The water went away in one rain…'
खोखले विकास की पोल खुल गई
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 10, 2023
G20 के लिए भारत मंडपम तैयार किया गया। 2,700 करोड रुपए लगा दिए गए।
एक बारिश में पानी फिर गया... pic.twitter.com/jBaEZcOiv2
However, a thorough fact-check by PIB revealed that these claims were ‘exaggerated’ and ‘misleading’. While there was indeed some minor water-logging in open areas, it was promptly addressed as pumps were swiftly pressed in the wake of overnight rains. Presently, the venue stands free from any water-logging.
The origin of this false narrative can be traced back to a tweet from the social media handle @SachinGuptaIN, subsequently disseminated by individuals associated with the I.N.D.I.A bloc. Saket Gokhale, a Trinamool Congress spokesperson, in his tweet said, 'According to this video by a journalist, the VENUE OF THE G20 SUMMIT has gotten flooded today due to rains. After spending 4000 crores, THIS is the state of infrastructure. How much of this 4000 crores of G20 funds was embezzled by Modi Govt?'
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