A viral video of people reciting a “Modi Chalisa” at the Press Club of India in Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi depicted in a Hindu devotional style, sparks backlash and online debate. Several posts claim the event involved an aarti and presented Modi as an incarnation of Lord Ram, prompting criticism and requests for clarification.
The Press Club of India responds publicly, saying it did not organise the programme. According to the club, the venue had been hired by an external organisation for a press conference, but the organisers allegedly violated the rental terms. The club states that its authorities immediately intervened and stopped the event, issuing a clarification on social media.
Outlets differ mainly in framing and emphasis. Times of India and Scroll.in highlight the clarification that the event was not sanctioned by the Press Club and that it was halted due to breaches of the venue agreement. Free Press Journal provides additional detail about what the video shows and the specific social media reactions, while still centring the club’s account that it had not organised the event and intervened to stop it.
