A video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi descending from a flight of stairs and exchanging greetings with a lady is widely shared on social media, claiming that PM Modi received an underwhelming welcome in France, with only one lady greeting him upon his arrival.
The video is shared on Facebook with a caption: “No one was there to welcome MODI in France. Bafoon Modi”.
Here’s the link to the above post.
FACT CHECK
NewsMobile fact-checked the above claim, and found it to be MISLEADING.
After conducting a keyword search, the NM team tracked down a longer version of the viral video on PM Narendra Modi’s official YouTube channel. The video titled: “PM Modi arrives to a ceremonial welcome in Paris, France | PM Modi France visit 2023” was uploaded on July 13, 2023. It shows Modi and his French counterpart walking on the red carpet while being welcomed by other individuals. During his visit to France, Modi received a Guard of Honour at the airport, and the national anthems of both countries were played as part of the ceremonial welcome.
According to the Hindustan Times report, dated July 13, 2023, PM Modi was given a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Paris for a two-day visit. Similar news reports can be seen here and here.
Thus, it is confirmed that a clipped video is shared claiming that PM Modi received an underwhelming welcome during his two-day visit to France.
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