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PIB Debunks Viral Claim About Modi Portrait Gift To Xi
The Press Information Bureau has dismissed a widely circulated social media claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a portrait of himself to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 2026 BRICS Summit. The viral narrative has no factual basis, according to the official statement.
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A false claim suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a portrait of himself to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit in 2026 has been rejected by the Press Information Bureau, which described the allegation as misinformation circulating on social media platforms.
The PIB, which serves as the official communication channel for government announcements, issued a formal clarification to counter the narrative that had gained traction online among social media users across India and the region. The statement underscored that no such exchange of gifts took place during bilateral or multilateral engagements at the summit.
The incident highlights the continued spread of unverified claims about high-profile diplomatic events involving Indian leadership. The government has increasingly emphasised the importance of verifying information through official channels before sharing such content, particularly when it concerns sensitive matters of state diplomacy and international relations.
The debunking comes as misinformation continues to challenge news consumers across South Asia, with fabricated narratives about political and diplomatic events spreading rapidly across messaging platforms and social networks before official clarifications reach the broader audience.