Fact Check: CM Revanth Reddy wearing Sandals at Kurumurthy Swamy Temple?
Photo showing Telangana CM Revanth Reddy walking out of Kurumurthy Swamy Temple wearing sandals is morphed
By M Ramesh Naik Published on 14 Nov 2024 9:49 AM GMT
Claim: Photo showing Telangana CM Revanth Reddy walking out of Kurumurthy Swamy Temple wearing sandals
Fact: The photo is authentic. Evidence from CM Revanth Reddyās official Instagram account and video footage of the event confirms that he wore footwear while exiting the temple premises after worship.
Narayanpet, November 10, 2024: On the occasion of the Brahmotsavams, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Kurumurthy Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Narayanpet, where he offered prayers to deities Lakshmi Devi and Bhudevi. He also laid the foundation for constructing a ghat road and elevated corridor leading to the temple, with a budget of Rs. 110 crore. During the visit, he addressed a gathering on the temple's historical and cultural significance and directed the officials to prepare detailed reports for further developmental projects.
Following his visit, a photo of CM Revanth Reddy wearing sandals while exiting the temple gained traction on social media, sparking claims that the image had been morphed.
This prompted criticism from some social media users, X Account , who claimed the image had been digitally altered to create controversy around the Chief Minister's temple visit.
Fact Check:
NewsMeter found that the claim is false. The CM did wear sandals while exiting the temple.
Instagram Photos: A photo on CM Revanth Reddyās verified Instagram Account shows him wearing sandals while leaving the temple through the Gali Gopuram. This confirms the image's authenticity and proves it was not digitally altered.
Comparison of viral image and image from CMās Instagram Page
The sequence of Events: A video documenting CM Revanth Reddyās visit to the temple, available on the official YouTube channel of Telanganaās Information and Public Relations Department, clarifies the sequence:
At 23:15 minutes, CM Revanth Reddy is seen descending the temple steps barefoot after his prayers.Video Link
Later, at 46:31 minutes, he is seen wearing footwear while addressing the gathering near the Gali Gopuram entrance. Video Link
Did Revanth Reddy wear sandals inside the temple?
No, CM Revanth Reddy did not wear sandals inside the temple. He entered the temple barefoot, performed the puja, and was seen exiting the temple barefoot after the prayers. The screengrabs clearly show him without sandals inside and while leaving the temple premises.
This sequence reveals that CM Revanth Reddy adhered to customary practices by removing his footwear inside the temple. After his official duties and addressing the gathering on the temple premises, he wore sandals only when exiting through the Gali Gopuram.
Conclusion: The viral claim that the image of CM Revanth Reddy in sandals was morphed is false. Verified Instagram photos confirm the authenticity of the image. The sequence of events also shows that the Chief Minister was barefoot inside the temple and wore sandals only after concluding his prayers and addressing the gathering.
