The claim
The viral photo shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignoring President Droupadi Murmu during the Republic Day ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2026.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that official footage shows Modi greeting Murmu with folded hands before moving on. It says the viral photo captures a later moment, giving a misleading impression that he ignored her.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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