Fact Check: False Social Media Post Says Modi Vowed To ‘Bring Manusmriti-Based Constitution’
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The Verdict: False
While PM Modi did say that “even Babasaheb Ambedkar cannot abolish the Constitution”, he did not mention the word ‘Manusmriti’ in his speech.
What is the claim?
A video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been circulating on social media. In the video, he is heard saying, “Even if Babasaheb Ambedkar himself comes, he can’t abolish the Constitution.” This video has led to claims that PM Modi intends to establish a Constitution based on the Manusmriti, an ancient legal text of Hinduism in Sanskrit.
A social media user shared the viral video on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “I will change the old Constitution to make a constitution with Manusmriti which even Baba Saheb (sic) Ambedkar himself cannot end. Is this what ...