“The viral video shows PM Modi being welcomed in Mauritius in 2025 with the song “Mahangai Dayain Khaaye Jaat Hai,” highlighting inflation and rising prices.”
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Claim dated 6 Mar 2025.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
The viral video is digitally edited. The original footage, shared by official sources, shows PM Modi being welcomed with a traditional Bhojpuri Geet Gawai performance during his visit to Mauritius on 11-12 March 2025. There is no evidence that “Mahangai Dayain” was played during the event.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 6 March 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 18 March 2025, 12 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/549158874347847
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