'Disappointing To See Misinformation': Ashwini Vaishnaw Fact-Checks Zuckerberg’s Claim On 2024 LS Polls

Last Updated:January 13, 2025, 18:41 IST

In a post on X, Vaishnaw stated that Zuckerberg's statement about incumbent governments losing post-Covid, including India, was "factually incorrect"

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI file photo)

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday responded to a claim by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg about India’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In a post on X, Vaishnaw stated that Zuckerberg’s statement about incumbent governments losing post-Covid, including India, was “factually incorrect."

Vaishnaw clarified that India, as the world’s largest democracy, successfully conducted its 2024 elections with over 640 million voters. He also highlighted that people had reaffirmed their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership under the NDA government.

“As the world’s largest democracy, India conducted the 2024 elections with over 640 million voters. People of India reaffirmed their trust in NDA led by PM @narendramodi Ji’s leadership," the Union Minister wrote in his post.

The minister listed several achievements during Modi’s tenure, including providing free food to 800 million people, distributing 2.2 billion free vaccines, and offering aid to other nations during the COVID pandemic. He added that Modi’s third-term victory reflected good governance and public trust.

“From free food for 800 million, 2.2 billion free vaccines, and aid to nations worldwide during COVID, to leading India as the fastest-growing major economy, PM Modi’s decisive 3rd-term victory is a testament to good governance and public trust," he added.

In his post, Vaishnaw tagged Meta, the parent company of Facebook, expressing disappointment that Zuckerberg, a prominent figure, spread misinformation. “It’s disappointing to see misinformation from Mr. Zuckerberg himself. Let’s uphold facts and credibility," he noted.

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