Fact Check: Viral video of Modi's public meeting in Modhera makes FALSE claims
During his visit, Modi also declared Modhera in Gujarat as India’s first solar-powered village. Modi visited the Sun temple in Modhera and addressed a gathering there.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a tour in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in the last few days. He laid foundation stones for multiple projects worth Rs 1,450 crore related to irrigation, power, water supply and urban infrastructure in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
During his visit, Modi also declared Modhera in Gujarat as India's first
solar-powered village. Modi visited the Sun temple in Modhera and addressed a gathering there.
Meanwhile, a video showing empty chairs while Modi is delivering the speech is going viral on social media claiming to be shot during the public meeting.
The video is in circulation with the caption: "Modi meeting in Gujarat is giving clear indication to the country". A few users shared the video with a Hindi narrative "मोदी जी की रैली में उमड़ी, 'खाली कुर्सियों' की भारी भीड़.
The narrative sarcastically claims that the event at Modhera could not attract people and had a lot of empty seats.
Fact check:
The claim that people did not attend PM Modi's public meet is FALSE. The video was shot after the speech was completed.
When searched with keywords 'Modi's speech in Modhera', we found several videos showing huge crowds at the event.
The YouTube channel of Narendra Modi also shared the speech video, wherein people were seen standing as there was no place to sit.
We can also see the visuals of the same event on his Twitter account, where a heavy crowd was visible. The visuals clearly show that all the seats, including those in the last rows, were occupied completely.
BJP Gujarat President C R Paatil also shared the images of the crowd during Modi's speech in Modhera. The caption of the tweet read: "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Saheb laid the foundation stone and launched various developmental projects at Modhera, the country's first solar village. Honored to be present on this occasion."
He shared the same images on his Facebook account too.
Investigative journalist Vijay Patel shared the screenshot from the viral video showing that there was no one on the stage. The screen is showing the repeat telecast of the speech.
Therefore, a video taken after the event is being shared with FALSE claims.