The viral video shows an old event addressed by PM Modi in Kolkata. It dates back to 2019.
On April 7, Prime Minister Modi addressed a massive rally in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, ahead of the upcoming general election. Following this, a video of a rally with PM Modi waving to a large crowd and BJP flags waved in the air has gone viral on social media, with the claims that it depicts the PM’s recent rally in Jalpaiguri.
The caption states, “Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodiji’s powerful speech in Jalpaiguri signifies @BJP4India’s strong momentum in West Bengal.
@MamataOfficial’s nervous reactions won’t stop the wave of change. #BJPforBengal #WestBengal #Modi2024”.
Let’s check the truth.
Fact Check-
We started our investigation by conducting a keyword and reverse image search on Google and the results led us to a post on BJP’s official Twitter handle from 3 April 2019 that matched the frames of the viral video. The caption states, “Electrifying atmosphere at PM Shri @narendramodi’s public meeting in Kolkata”.
PM Modi’s official handle, too, had tweeted the video on 3April 2019, with the same caption, stating that the video was shot in Kolkata.
On 3 April, 2019, Prime Minister Modi addressed a massive rally at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Grounds. The BJP’s official YouTube channel also uploaded the video of the rally. In this video, PM Modi greets the audience by waving his hand, as shown in the viral video.
Conclusion-
Fact Crescendo found the claim made along with the viral video to be Misleading. An old video from the Prime Minister’s event in Kolkata has been shared as PM Modi’s recent rally in Jalpaiguri.
Title:An old video from the Prime Minister’s event in Kolkata shared as PM Modi’s recent rally in Jalpaiguri
Fact Check By: Usha ManojResult: False
