Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Claim
Video of CPI(M) leader Subhashini Ali praising PM Modi, and criticising Rahul Gandhi.
Fact
Ali has herself clarified that the video does not feature her.
A video showing an elderly woman criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership is being widely shared on social media platforms. In the video, the woman is heard saying,”If you want the country to grow, do not take Rahul Gandhi’s name. He doesn’t know anything about politics and the country… The world is facing a crisis… If you want to save the country, you have to bring Narendra Modi forward…He (Modi) is a messenger of peace.”
Multiple Facebook and X users shared the video claiming to show the “polling preference” of CPI(M) leader Subhashini Ali. Users further added that the footage shows the CPI(M) leader’s advice to the public. Newschecker found the claim to be untrue. The woman seen in the viral footage is not Ali.
Such posts can be seen here, here, here and here.
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Fact Check/Verification
A keyword search for “Subhashini Ali Praising PM Modi” on Google did not yield any credible news reports suggesting that the CPI (M) leader has made any such remarks on the Prime Minister.
On carefully analysing the video, we noticed the logo of “99 Khabar” on the mic.
Taking a clue, we skimmed through the official YouTube channel of 99 Khabar, and found a video uploaded to the channel on January 29, 2024. It featured a compilation of women criticising Rahul Gandhi, and praising PM Modi. We spotted the viral clip at around 7 minutes into the video.
The video claimed to show the “Public Opinion” on “Modi Vs Rahul Gandhi ” ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. There was no mention of the woman being the CPI(M) leader.
A comparison between the woman seen in the viral video, and an image of Ali from a recent interview can be seen below.
Furthermore, we also found an X post by Ali, dated May 3, 2024, where she has clarified that the woman seen in the viral video is not her. She stated, “This is a fake video attributed to me. Not me. Not my voice. Not my views. Have reported to ECI and police. Let’s see what they do.”
The CPI (M) also shared a video message clarifying that the viral footage does not feature her, adding that she has filed a police complaint in the matter. The same can be seen below
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Conclusion
We could thus conclude that the viral post claiming to show CPI (M) leader Subhasini Ali praising PM Modi and criticising Rahul Gandhi is false.
Result: False
Sources
YouTube Video By 99 Khabar, Dated January 29, 2024
X Post By @SubhashiniAli, Dated May 3, 2024
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Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
