Why India needs to counter false narratives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the need for Indian diplomats to proactively counter false narratives about the country. During a recent address, he fact-checked a misleading report regarding a proposed tax on foreign travel. The Modi government recognizes the significance of narrative control in the age of social media and the impact it has on international perceptions.
- ▪PM Modi urged Indian diplomats to address false narratives without waiting for approval from New Delhi.
- ▪He personally fact-checked a claim about a tax on foreign travel, calling it completely false.
- ▪The Modi government is aware of how social media can be used to manipulate narratives against India.
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Why India needs to counter false narrativesLeading from the front, PM Modi himself fact-checked a news story that his government was considering imposing a tax or a cess on foreign travel.Updated on: May 20, 2026 10:07 AM ISTBy Shishir GuptaShare viaCopy link Addressing Indian ambassadors, heads of Indian missions abroad, and diplomats on April 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged them to counter false narratives against India on the front foot rather than wait for New Delhi’s approval or direction every time a canard is spread against their country.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Italy on an official visit.Leading from the front, PM Modi on April 15 himself fact-checked a news story on X and dismissed claims that his government was considering imposing a tax or a cess on…
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