Fact Check: Modi's Image On 'The New York Times' Cover?
A photograph of what seemed to be the cover page of The New York Times went viral on numerous social media sites over the weekend. The poster included a huge portrait of PM narendra modi with the title "Last, Best Hope of Earth" with the strapline "World's most adored and strong leader is come to bless us." The alleged issue was dated "Sept 26, 2021." The photograph looked to be planned to correspond with Modi's weekend trip to the United States. The picture was quickly exposed as a hoax by fact-checking blogs as well as social media users. They pointed out that the headline, as well as a strapline, were both written in full capital characters, which is against The New York Times' style.
However, the photograph was shared by a number of people on Twitter, including individuals with verified accounts. The image was noted by The New York Times early on Wednesday, which described it as "totally fake." "This is a completely fabricated photograph. The New York Times subsequently provided a link towards the Modi tag, which allows readers to see news on him. Followers of Modi have chastised The New York Times for its frequently critical coverage of the BJP-led administration, notably in the aftermath of COVID-19's second wave.