6 days ago
Boris Johnson Video Does Not Criticise Modi’s Foreign Policy
A video of Boris Johnson is being shared online.
People sharing it say he praised Jawaharlal Nehru and criticised Narendra Modi.
They use a headline saying Nehru was brave while Modi takes shortcuts.
In the video, Johnson talks about a conversation with Nehru in 1952.
He says Nehru believed India would generally support Russia.
The short quote does not mention Modi.
It also does not show Johnson attacking Modi’s foreign policy.
Therefore, the social-media claim does not match what is said in the clip.
A video of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussing Jawaharlal Nehru is circulating on social media.
Posts claim Johnson praised Nehru while attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy.
The posts use the headline, “NEHRU Had Guts, MODI Looks for Shortcuts.”
In the clip, Johnson says he spoke with Nehru in 1952 about India’s relationship with Russia.
The quoted clip does not contain the alleged criticism of Modi or praise of Nehru described in the posts.
- Who
- Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are mentioned.
- What
- A video is being used to claim that Johnson praised Nehru while criticising Modi’s foreign policy.
- Where
- The claim is circulating on social media; the location of the 1952 conversation is not specified.
- When
- The conversation described in the clip allegedly took place in 1952; the video is currently circulating on social media.
- Why
- Users are sharing the video with a headline alleging that Nehru had courage while Modi takes shortcuts.
Social-Media Claim
What the Clip Says
Johnson’s alleged message
Social-Media Claim
Posts claim Johnson praised Nehru as courageous and criticised Modi for taking shortcuts in foreign policy.
What the Clip Says
The quoted portion discusses a 1952 conversation with Nehru and does not mention Modi or the alleged comparison.
Meaning of the Nehru reference
Social-Media Claim
Users present the reference to Nehru as an indirect attack on Modi.
What the Clip Says
The available quote only says Nehru believed India would generally be on Russia’s side; it does not establish that Johnson was praising Nehru or criticising Modi.
Key facts
- Video speaker
- Boris Johnson, former British Prime Minister
- Historical figure mentioned
- Jawaharlal Nehru, former Indian Prime Minister
- Quoted year
- 1952
- Subject of the quote
- India’s position toward Russia
- Social-media claim
- Johnson praised Nehru and attacked Narendra Modi’s foreign policy
- Assessment
- The quoted clip does not contain the alleged criticism or praise
Quotes
Boris Johnson
Former British Prime Minister discussing a reported conversation with Jawaharlal Nehru
“I remember in 1952, when I was talking to Prime Minister Nehru. He said, "Your Majesty, India will basically always be on the side of Russia.”
thequint.com
Sources
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