Anti-Modi image that was projected on UK Parliament is possibly fake – just photoshop work that went viral

The ‘Modi not welcome’ image that was supposedly beamed on UK Parliament building is possibly a fake, just clever photoshop work.

The image released by Awaaz Network, a London-based activist group, was reportedly a snapshot of a larger clip that was projected on the iconic West Minster building.

Reports said the projection showed Modi wielding a sword in front of an Om sign, which appears to be transforming into a swastika, the hated Nazi symbol.

The image went viral and many media Indian publications rushed to report it.

Ibn Live‘s London correspondent Sanjay Suri reports that the image is a photoshop work. He checked with the Londonpolice, who said they have no knowledge of any projection incident.

AAP social media chief Ankit Lal, who seems to have played a role in distributing it, said the image was genuine. He said he stood by it and would get Awaaz Network to release a press note on the subject.

Awaaz Network also tweeted hinting but not explicitly stating that the image was genuine.

However, IBN Live seems to have got it right.

The image projection on Parliament building should have caught the attention of mainstream British media who seem to be oblivious to it.

There is also no video of the incident – which should have surfaced by now either through the organisers of the protest or trigger-happy onlookers.

The Awaaz Network website, which is organising a protest against Modi on November 12 makes no mention of any projection on any Parliament building.