Did PM Modi Fly Fighter Jet? Here Is The Truth
The recent viral image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi supposedly flying an Air Force fighter jet Tejas has been confirmed as fake. Trinamool Congress MP Shantanu Sen has faced political backlash for his controversial comments regarding this picture. The story behind the viral image was revealed by an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, prompting senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy to declare the image as fake.
Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country’s indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential. pic.twitter.com/4aO6Wf9XYO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 25, 2023
The Controversy Unveiled
The controversy emerged after Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru on November 25. His social media post following the visit conveyed his confidence in indigenous capabilities after the flight’s inspection, alongside Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhary overseeing preparations for the maiden flight.
Reactions and Criticisms
Reactions to the image continued with claims that Modi waved from a fighter jet flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet. Trinamool Congress MP Shantanu Sen’s comment stirred controversy, expressing fear of a possible crash when PM Modi flies. Another TMC leader, Kunal Ghosh, termed it a distraction from essential issues before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, questioning the intent behind this “fashion parade.” He alleged that it diverted attention from fundamental concerns like food, clothing, and shelter by advocating for war.
An Airforce officer today spoke to me to say that picture of Modi flying in a Airforce Jet without the glass cover 25,000 feet above and waving out, is fake because at that height Modi would have been sucked out by the atmosphere and fallen to the ground. Will PMO deny this?
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) November 27, 2023
The Truth Unveiled
Former BJP MP Subramanian Swamy denounced the image as fake, disclosing his conversation with an Air Force officer. Swamy’s social media post highlighted the officer’s revelation that the image was falsified. According to Swamy, the officer indicated that Modi flying at 25,000 feet without mirrors and waving hands was impossible as the atmosphere would have dragged him down.
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Political Responses
The BJP condemned the TMC MP’s comments, labeling it a decline in national politics. They urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to dismiss TMC MP Shantanu Sen over the remarks.
The viral image of PM Modi flying the Air Force jet has sparked controversy and divided opinions, with assertions of fakery raising questions about its authenticity and the subsequent political implications.