The fact-check article addresses a viral claim regarding a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS 2024 summit. This claim suggests that Modi was intentionally excluded from a group photo of leaders, drawing a parallel to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s absence from a similar photo at the 2012 BRICS summit. The story has gained traction on social media, prompting the need for verification.
Claim
The claim asserts that PM Narendra Modi was left out of the BRICS 2024 leaders’ photo, implying a deliberate snub similar to the situation faced by Manmohan Singh in 2012. This claim is false.
Fact
Investigations reveal that the photograph in question does not depict Modi being excluded; rather, he was present but not included in the specific frame shared online. Multiple credible sources confirm this:
- Boom Live
- The Quint
- India Today
Conclusion
This fact-check falls under the category of False Content, as the information presented in the viral claim is entirely misleading and lacks factual basis.
