There is a circulating digitally manipulated graphic from the “Aajtak” news channel that purports to show that Jashodaben Modi, the wife of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined the Congress party prior to the general elections.
Verified accounts on twitter, including @Izharalam00786 tweeted “Big breaking news for egg devotees” on March 28, 2024. The tweet has received an about 506.9k views on X.
अंड भक्तों के लिए बिग ब्रेकिंग न्यूज़ pic.twitter.com/7QgW4pf72h
— Izhar Alam (@Izharalam00786) March 28, 2024
Several other accounts, including @SurabhiMaradiya, @SamKhasa_, @Archana80720852 made the same claim that Jashodaben Modi, wife of Narendra Modi, joined the Congress party before the general elections. The archive can be read from above.
What is the Actual Truth About this Incident? : Fact
It’s a fact that these assertions are unfounded and false. At least since October 2023, this postcard has been in circulation. Regarding Jashodaben Modi’s decision to join the Congress party, there have been no press reports. No such claims were verifief with authenticty, similar claims were made even last year. It is not at all true that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wife Jashodaben Modi had joined Congress Party before the general elections.
D-Intent’s Fact-Checking Results:
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) March 29, 2024
ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: A digitally altered graphic of the "Aajtak" news channel is being circulated claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wife, Jashodaben Modi,joined the Congress party before the general elections.Fact is that these claims are fake and baseless.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/DSkjNnjSYP
Intent:
Political influencers are circulating digitally altered media with false claims to set their political narrative. A digitally altered graphic of the “Aajtak” news channel is being circulated claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wife, Jashodaben Modi,joined the Congress party before the general elections. A digitally altered graphic of the “Aajtak” news channel is being circulated claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wife, Jashodaben Modi,joined the Congress party before the general elections.
Conclusion:
Claim : A digitally altered image of the “Aajtak” news channel is disseminated, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wife, Jashodaben Modi,joined the Congress party before the general elections.
Fact : Fact is that these claims are fake and baseless. This postcard has been in circulation since at least October 2023. There have been no news reports about Jashodaben Modi joining the Congress party.
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