The claim
Photo depicting Uddhav Thackeray bowing to Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.
Original review summary
FACTLY says the viral image was digitally altered by combining two separate photos: one of Thackeray greeting Arvind Kejriwal’s parents and another of him presenting a bouquet to Rahul Gandhi. The original Rahul Gandhi photo does not show Thackeray bowing to him.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the photo of Thackeray greeting Kejriwal’s family was taken during a visit on 8 August 2024. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026