Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 13, 2025, 09:10 PM
Ashwini Vaishnav: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has rejected a recent claim by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as factually incorrect. Zuckerberg had claimed that the ruling governments of many countries, including India, lost the 2024 elections after Covid. On this, Vaishnav targeted the head of Meta and said that spreading such misinformation from a big platform like Meta is extremely disappointing and it can affect the credibility of the platform.Vaishnav gave his reaction to Zuckerberg's claim on social media platform X. He said that in the 2024 elections held in India, more than 640 million voters reposed their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government, which is a symbol of the strength of Indian democracy and the faith of the Indian people.India's help in the Covid pandemicVaishnav said that the Government of India provided free ration to more than 800 million people during the Covid pandemic, distributed 2.2 billion free vaccination doses and helped not only India but also other countries. He also said that the Government of India improved the economic condition of the country with its policies and management despite the global crisis. With these efforts, India made its mark as the fastest growing major economy in the world. According to Vaishnav, the victory of Prime Minister Modi's decisive third term is an example of how the public expressed confidence in efficient administration and policies.Appeal to Meta to maintain credibilityVaishnav appealed to Meta and other big platforms to pay special attention to the accuracy of their data and facts. He said that it is the responsibility of social media platforms to spread reliable information and not promote false and false allegations. The minister also urged Meta to maintain its credibility and follow social responsibility, so that users can get the right information.Skillful leadership of Prime Minister ModiThe minister praised the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and said that the Modi government won the trust of the people with its policies and efficient administration in the difficult times after Covid. This is a symbol of India's democratic values and administrative success. Vaishnaw considered this as a sign that the Indian public appreciated the efforts of the government and elected it to power once again.Finally, the Railway Minister emphasised that India's management of the post-Covid crisis was world-class and as a result, the Modi government received massive public support.