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“A viral graphic plate of Puthiyathalaimurai, a Tamil regional news channel allegedly quoted Finance Minister announcing Ooty train has been upgraded to international standards. She has been quoted asking why should be people wish to visit ooty if they can’t afford Rs 3,000 ticket fare.”

Vishvas News rated this: FALSE

Vishvas News says: The viral group plate quoting FM Nirmala Sitharaman is fake. Puthiyathalaimurai web team refuted the claims.