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“The video shows PM Modi disrespecting the national anthem by walking on stage and greeting other leaders while it was being played.”
Social media posts Claim dated 17 Aug 2026.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE

What FACTLY found

The audio in the viral video has been edited, and the national anthem was added externally. The national anthem was not played in the original video.

Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.

In short

This claim spread on social media around 17 August 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 21 August 2026, 4 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.

Where the claim appeared

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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.