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“Visuals of PM Modi refraining from touching Indians in India suggesting his discriminatory attitude”
Social media posts
FACTLY rated thisMISLEADING

What FACTLY found

While it is true that in the specific clip mentioned, PM Modi refrained from physical contact with the children, this alone cannot be interpreted as evidence of discriminatory behaviour towards Indians in India. PM Modi has been actively engaged with individuals from diverse backgrounds throughout the country on numerous occasions. Furthermore, it should be noted that there are instances where PM Modi did not engage in physical contact with the Indian diaspora during his foreign trips, which ...

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In short

This claim spread on social media. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 26 May 2023. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.

Where the claim appeared

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