Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases across the country which started on April 19. The fourth phase of polling has been completed today. Election results will be announced on June 4, with three phases of voting to take place.
As the elections are going on, many fake news about alliances, support, leaders, parties, candidates are spreading on the internet and social media. It is also imperative to identify these fake news.
Spreading news
In this case, a video is circulating on the internet in which Prime Minister Modi Owaisi campaigned in support of Indian Masjid Ittihadul Muslimeen party in Telangana state. The user who shared the video posted, “Modi supports Owaisi’s party in Hyderabad.”
Also, in this viral video, Prime Minister Modi has talked about Owaisi’s party and told Owaisi to vote for the party.
Verification method
A search using keywords related to this viral video revealed the full length and authentic video of Modi on his official YouTube site. It was posted last May 10.
It was revealed that the campaign meeting was held in Hyderabad city of Telangana state. Speaking in this video, he said, “Don’t want Congress, don’t want PRS, don’t want Owainsi Party, vote only for BJP. Make BJP win”.
What is the truth?
Modi’s speech in the video has been published as news in some media. In that way, it has been revealed that Modi’s speech has been distorted and edited and shared in favor of Owaisi’s party.
Conclusion
A shared video of Modi speaking in support of Owaisi’s party in Telangana has been proven to be fake.
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