“Video showing Narendra Modi commenting on President Droupadi Murmu’s skin colour.”
Social media posts
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
The viral video shows an incomplete version of Modi’s speech. In the full video, it’s clear that he made these statements in reference to Sam Pitroda’s recent remarks comparing dark skin to Africans. Modi alleged that Congress opposed Droupadi Murmu’s candidature because of her skin color.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 21 May 2024. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/932358348638828
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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.
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