A video circulating on social media claimed that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius, a song from the Bollywood movie Peepli Live titled “Mahangai Daayan” (translated as “Inflation Witch”) was sung as part of the welcome ceremony. The video suggested that this was a subtle critique of inflation under Modi’s leadership.
Claim
The claim states that PM Modi was welcomed in Mauritius with the song “Mahangai Daayan,” implying dissatisfaction with inflation during his tenure.
Fact
The video in question has been found to be edited. The original footage of PM Modi’s visit to Mauritius does not feature the song “Mahangai Daayan.” Instead, the actual video shows a traditional cultural performance without any political undertones. The misleading clip was altered to include the song as background audio.
Credible fact-checking sources, including BOOM Live, confirm that this is an instance of manipulated content.
Conclusion
This claim falls under the category of Manipulated Content, as genuine footage from PM Modi’s visit was altered to mislead viewers by adding unrelated audio.
