Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw fact-checks Mark Zuckerberg on Lok Sabha results

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has fact-checked a claim by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that most incumbent governments worldwide, including India, were defeated in elections held post-Covid-19.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a post on X, "As the world's largest democracy, India conducted the 2024 elections with over 640 million voters. People of India reaffirmed their trust in NDA led by PM leadership. Mr. Zuckerberg's claim that most incumbent governments, including India in 2024 elections, lost post-COVID is factually incorrect. From free food for 800 million, 2.2 billion free vaccines, and aid to nations worldwide during COVID, to leading India as the fastest-growing major economy, PM Modi's decisive 3rd-term victory is a testament to good governance and public trust. @Meta, it's disappointing to see misinformation from Mr. Zuckerberg himself. Let's uphold facts and credibility."