How much would Modi Bhakts stoop to gain a foothold across the country? A video claiming the Statue of Equality underway its inauguration is being built by PM Modi. Floating on social media, the video features PM Modi and MP Assaduddin Owaisi in the frame, where the narrator mocks the latter politician. A fact check does reveal the establishment of the Statue of Equality dedicated to Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, not sponsored by the Centre.
The video which floated on Twitter was also shared by Giriraj Singh, a BJP leader and Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Development. The clipping captioned in Hindi read- Ab Aya Unt Pahad Ke Neeche- Which meant Now he has been cut down to size. The ‘he’ is being referred to MP Assaduddin Owaisi who has a strong foothold in Hyderabad.
Another user mocking Asaduddin posted the video on his Twitter handle writing- Modi Ji is building a grand divine 216 feet high “Statue of Equality” of great ascetic saint “Ramanujacharya” next to Owaisi’s house. Whom you hate, now see it every day- in Hindi.
Taking a cue from the term Statue of Equality, research was held by various sources where information on the statue was discovered. Well, a detailed study according to reports published by several media houses revealed, on the occasion of the millennium birth anniversary of Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, a 216 feet tall statue is being installed near Shri Ram Nagar Jiva Ashram in Hyderabad, the funding of which was provided by donations received by the Jeeyar Education Trust.
Apparently, the information of PM Modi’s invitation for inauguration has been tampered with and promoted on social media. Adhering to the facts, a detailed investigation reported that HH Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji had invited PM Modi to unveil the statue at an event that is scheduled from Feb 2nd to Feb 14th this year. Reports also claim invites being sent to the President of India and CMs of different state and Cabinet ministers.