Viral Video of PM Modi Announcing Free LPG Cylinders Under the Ujjwala Scheme Is Fake

Viral video of PM Modi announcing Free LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme is fake

According to reports, the ongoing conflict between the joint forces of Israel and the USA with Iran has triggered a significant disruption in the supply chain of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow sea lane between Iran and Oman. This disruption is critical for India, as the country previously relied on this route for over half of its 5.8 million barrels of daily crude oil (here, here). Beyond crude oil, the closure of this vital …

PM Modi Announces Free LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Yojana Amid West Asia Conflict? No, Viral Video Is Doctored

Claim A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing free LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala Yojana amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. Screengrab from Instagram post by @free.recharge55 Also Read: Was An Indian Arrested In Bahrain For Spying For Israel’s Mossad? Fact No official announcement found A keyword search for “free LPG cylinders” and “Ujjwala scheme” did not yield any credible reports…