FACT CHECK BY NEWSCHECKER
An alleged Instagram story from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, displaying the words "All Eyes on PoK," has been circulating online. However, Newschecker has verified that the image is fake, with no evidence of such a post on the PM's social media accounts.
Background: Rafah airstrike and social media response
The controversy arises amid global outrage over an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza's Rafah, which killed at least 45 people. The incident spurred a social media trend called "All Eyes on Rafah," shared by numerous users and celebrities to express solidarity with the victims.
The archived post can be seen here, here and here.
BJP's stance on PoK
As the BJP campaigns for a third term, leaders have reiterated their commitment to integrating Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India. Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP CMs Himanta Biswa Sarma and Yogi Adityanath have all emphasised this agenda in recent statements.
Fact-check findings
An investigation into the Prime Minister's social media profiles revealed no such post. The alleged screenshot lacks any credible news coverage, and government outlets like PIB and DD News have not reported on it. A close examination of the template used in the screenshot showed it to be a popular format on Instagram, yet no such version from PM Modi was found.
Origin of the fake image
The fabricated image appears to have originated from a comment on a post by X user @Incognito_qfs, who first shared it. The image seems to have been created in response to the "All Eyes on Rafah" trend, and was subsequently spread on Instagram and other platforms with similar altered versions.
Conclusion
The viral image purportedly showing PM Modi’s Instagram story stating "All Eyes on PoK" is confirmed to be fabricated. No credible sources or official statements support the existence of such a post.
(Disclaimer: This story was originally published by Newschecker and republished by India TV as part of the Shakti Collective.)
