This past week was a politically charged one that saw the opposition attacking the centre over the inauguration of the new Parliament, the ‘Sengol,’ and withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes. Prime Minister’s G7 summit participation, and the subsequent Australian visit also grabbed several eyeballs, and as a result, misinformation followed. While a clipped video was shared to misleadingly claim that PM Modi was ignored by the leaders at the G7 summit, an old photograph of the Sydney Opera House lit up was shared as recent. From false communal claims about a vandalism incident at a Tamil Nadu temple to misinformation over revocation of Hijab ban under Congress in Karnataka, here are our top fact checks from the week:
PM Narendra Modi ‘Ignored’ By G7 Summit Leaders? No, Clipped Video Shared Out Of Context
A video of PM Modi standing alone while French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden engage in a conversation, is going viral on social media platforms. Those sharing the video claim it to be evidence of how PM Modi was ignored by the world leaders at the recent G7 summit in Japan. Newschecker found that the viral clip has been edited out of a longer video from the G7 family photo event and that in the longer version PM Modi can be seen interacting with other leaders. Read more here.
‘Anti-Hindu’ Elements Vandalise Idols At Tiruppur Temple? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Posts
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