Fact Check: PM Modi participates in Christmas celebrations at Parliament? Find the truth here
An image showing prime minister Narendra Modi lighting a candle at a nativity scene is being shared as Christmas celebrations at the Parliament.
By K Sherly Sharon
Claim:Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Christmas celebrations at the Parliament.
Fact:The claim is false. The image shows PM Modi during the Christmas celebrations at Union minister George Kurian’s residence on December 19.
Hyderabad: An image of prime minister Narendra Modi lighting a candle at a nativity scene is being circulated on social media with the claim that PM Modi attended Christmas festivities on the premises of the Parliament.
The image was shared on Facebook with the caption, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Christmas celebrations on the Parliament premises…” (Translated from Telugu) (Archive)
Fact Check
NewsMeter found that the claim is false as the image shows PM Modi participating in Christmas celebrations at Union minister George Kurian’s residence, not at the Parliament.
We did not find any credible news reports regarding Christmas celebrations on the Parliament's premises.
Using a reverse image search, we found the same image posted by PM Modi’s X account on December 19, 2024. The post also shared three other images of the PM with the caption, “Attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Shri George Kurian Ji. Also interacted with eminent members of the Christian community.” (Archive)
We also found an ABP Live report titled, 'PM Modi Attends Christmas Celebration At Union Minister George Kurian Delhi Residence'. The report also stated that the Christmas celebrations were held at the residence of Union minister George Kurian in Delhi which was attended by the prime minister.
Therefore, NewsMeter concludes that the claim is false.
