The claim
The video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he will eradicate poverty from the country at once.
Original review summary
The video is presented out of context: Modi was referring to and questioning Rahul Gandhi’s earlier statement about eradicating poverty, not making that promise himself. FACTLY says the extended video and Modi’s speech transcript confirm this context.[S1]
Additional context
The extended video was uploaded to Modi’s official YouTube channel on 14 April 2024, according to the review. [S1]
The review reports that Gandhi made the earlier statement at a rally in Anupgarh, Rajasthan, on 11 April 2024. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026